Quote: Originally posted by fionag on 21/8/2012
Just been reading the thread about the lack of wasps this summer, but has anyone noticed the number of snails and slugs this year?
I was out with the dogs one night recently and wondered what all these shiny brown things were on the grass verge, thought someone had dropped a load of Maltesers, it was hundreds of snails of all sizes. What I really dislike is accidently standing on them, yuck 
When I was away last week there were loads of big black slugs on the farm track next to the site, double yuck when you squish them!
Presume it is to do with the amount of rain, but wonder if it will have an effect on nature. What I mean is if dry weather brings bees and wasps which pollenate the flowers, what contribution do slugs and snails make?
omg !!!! just before i read this about hour ago hubby went in garden come back and said jesus not seen so many slugs and snails out there yet no wasps ....just goes to show we all thinking the same thing 
Topic: Slugs and snails (and puppy dog tails?)
