04-14-2017, 01:11 AM
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Originally posted by Kenney
Durian, while it's true that green leafy plants are a fav of semi slugs, I have seen them (and Giant African Snails) way up (and on) Papayas and Mulberrys here. We wash everything we eat from our yard or anybody else's, even bananas and lemons, just to be safe.
A few months ago I picked up a bunch of Kale at Maku'u Farmers Market and was stunned to see a semi slug on it. I know the growers are careful and wash everything, but they missed this guy. As much as I love fresh organic produce (and the people who grow it) I can't bring myself to buy leafy vegis there any more.
That's an important warning about inspecting local produce, as washing won't always dislodge the slugs.
I've also seen the giant snails up in trees, but never on tree fruit. Semi slugs have been seen on papaya and banana plant leaves, and even on papaya fruit. Has anyone ever seen or heard of semi slugs on other tree fruits? I haven't.
Any giant snails in my yard immediately get the boot treatment.