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Gazania gobbler - JJB - 13-07-2021
What do you think might be chomping off the heads of my gazanias?
This is the second one I have found eaten off like this. I don’t think it's four legged as it isn't bitten off but nibbled from the side of the stem and I don't see any slug trails, coul it be woodlice?
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RE: Gazania gobbler - Small chilli - 13-07-2021
I think I’d go with 4 legged. But that’s only my guess
RE: Gazania gobbler - JJB - 13-07-2021
Just found a third all have been cut off about 8" above ground, so I'm thinking unlikely mice.
RE: Gazania gobbler - Mark_Riga - 13-07-2021
Could be slugs/snails. Any other damage near by?
RE: Gazania gobbler - Veggie - 13-07-2021
A strimmer?
RE: Gazania gobbler - JJB - 13-07-2021
(13-07-2021, 12:49 PM)Mark_Riga Wrote: Could be slugs/snails. Any other damage near by?
No slug trails and leaved are untouched It's strange that only the flower stems are chewed about 2" from the bud and only chewed from one side, not the whole stem cut straight across and the buds are left lying on the ground or toppling over excuse of a weak stem. I've brought the buds indoors in some water, one has been opening and closing with the sun for several days.
RE: Gazania gobbler - JJB - 25-07-2021
I found the greedy gazania gobbles. Snails! You were right Mark.
RE: Gazania gobbler - JJB - 25-07-2021
(13-07-2021, 01:34 PM)Veggie Wrote: A strimmer?
The only strimmer is P and its more than his life's worth!