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How to combat snails in compost
Snails are among the dreaded pests in compost. But not every species does damage. Simple measures help against eggs in the substrate.
Useful and harmful species
Snails like the snail do not cause any problems in the garden. They feed on a large part of dead plant parts.The protected snail reveals itself as a beneficial insect, as it eats the eggs of the nudibranchs. Negative effects have some nudibranchs. Especially the Spanish slug conquers the gardens. Ackerschnecke and garden snail are also among the pests.
The appearance of the Spanish slug is very variable. There are both bright and dark to almost black colored individuals. As food, she prefers melon and pumpkin plants, which are often grown on compost. In case of food shortages, it also feeds on other plants.
You recognize the Garden Slug by its gray to black color. The sole is yellowish to orange colored. It lives in the uppermost soil layer under fallen leaves and feeds mainly on plant roots. The field slug is yellowish white to brown colored and often has a net-like pattern and a bright sole. These pests live on different plants from which they feed.
Compost as a habitat
Snails need a humid and warm climate. The compost offers you ideal living conditions. Here they are an important part of the cycle, because they utilize organic residues. As long as the snails are only on the compost, there is no need for action. In many species, the time of oviposition begins in August. The clutches are often placed in the compost substrate, as the humid conditions are ideal here.
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Locate the environment around the compost for an opportunity. Snails prefer to lay their eggs under stones and boards or in the compost. Expose stones and planks so that the clutches are exposed to the sun. As a result, the eggs die and serve birds as food. In autumn, you should implement the compost and mix in fresh grass clippings. The fresh material stimulates the activity of the microorganisms. The temperature in the substrate increases, so that the eggs are killed.
Eggs do not come on the bed: