[wales1000]

Hi, over the weekend we are going to dig up a large area of the garden to plant some veg, but at the moment we have brocilli growing in one area, which is netted, though its being eaten by something - we have put slug stuff down.  What I wanted to ask was, as I have a few guinea pigs and they are going to be eating this veg (if it grow oks), but I seem to have flies around it, so not sure if they are eating the broccoli which as a few holes in the leaves, but what I could use on the plants to spray which will kill any insects, but also I dont want to use sprays that when its come washing the veg and feeding it to the animals, will harm them? Hope that makes sense!
many thanks.
Natasha

[DavidT]

What do the flies look like, Natasha? Until you know what the pest is you can`t really treat it.

[wales1000]

to be honest they look like small black flies David.

[DavidT]

I don`t think the flies are the problem, my guess, without seeing the damage, would be keel slugs. They live in the soil and only come out at night. Any chance of a pic?

[DavidT]

 Of the damage, that is.

[wales1000]

no probs, i shall try and take a picture and post as soon as i can!  are keel slugs the green and stripped ones?

[wales1000]

i have taken two pictures, but it wouldn't let me load on here - you can see one has holes in the leaf and the other one, on one of the leaves there is only half a leaf left.
thanks natasha

[Yorkie]

I'm guessing slugs or snails from that damage