Stopping Slugs from Eating Bird of Paradise Blooms

Protecting Bird of Paradise Flowers from Night Feeders

Bird of paradise blooms are eaten as they open. Owner suspects bugs.

Nick says slugs hide in soil by day, feed at night. Use slug bait around base, clear debris to remove hiding spots. Birds have few other pests.

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