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| * For general Trichocereus health, maintain a well-draining soil mix and water deeply only when the soil is completely dry to avoid creating a humid microclimate favored by pests. | * For general Trichocereus health, maintain a well-draining soil mix and water deeply only when the soil is completely dry to avoid creating a humid microclimate favored by pests. | ||
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| ===== Community Discussion & Citations ===== | ===== Community Discussion & Citations ===== | ||
| The community discussion centers on identifying the cause of localized flesh damage on cactus tips. The consensus strongly points to slugs and snails as the primary culprits, noting their tendency to target soft apical growth during wet weather. Some members discuss the ecological ethics of relocating versus killing the pests. Alternative diagnoses include earwigs, birds (specifically thrashers in Arizona pecking Lophophora), | The community discussion centers on identifying the cause of localized flesh damage on cactus tips. The consensus strongly points to slugs and snails as the primary culprits, noting their tendency to target soft apical growth during wet weather. Some members discuss the ecological ethics of relocating versus killing the pests. Alternative diagnoses include earwigs, birds (specifically thrashers in Arizona pecking Lophophora), | ||
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| | 2026 (approx) | Brian Booton | "Could be earwigs. I get a lot of earwig damage early in the growing season and then they seem to go away when it warms up." | | | 2026 (approx) | Brian Booton | "Could be earwigs. I get a lot of earwig damage early in the growing season and then they seem to go away when it warms up." | | ||
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| ===== Contributor Confidence ===== | ===== Contributor Confidence ===== | ||
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| | Peter Maxwell | 6/10 | | | Peter Maxwell | 6/10 | | ||
| | Brian Booton | 6/10 | | | Brian Booton | 6/10 | | ||
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| ===== Credibility Notes ===== | ===== Credibility Notes ===== | ||
| Brian Fitch was rated highly due to his consistent, detailed observations of slug behavior, daily experience, and specific management techniques. Leviticus St Orms and Rick Pike provided strong, clear identifications and practical solutions that align with the community consensus. Peter Maxwell and Brian Booton provided straightforward diagnoses and plausible alternative causes based on regional experience. | Brian Fitch was rated highly due to his consistent, detailed observations of slug behavior, daily experience, and specific management techniques. Leviticus St Orms and Rick Pike provided strong, clear identifications and practical solutions that align with the community consensus. Peter Maxwell and Brian Booton provided straightforward diagnoses and plausible alternative causes based on regional experience. | ||
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