eggs in compost????

[sheribee]

Hi x I have been out to start some early planting, and when i opened my bag of compost there were little eggs in it, i was wondering if anyone knows what they are? The bag has been open since last summer, but folded the top over. Also can i still use the compost? Many thanks xx

[Robinia]

Well they could be slug eggs, in which case they'll most likely be in a cluster....
They look like this

Or they could be slow release fertiliser pellets that they sometimes put into it....? They'll be odd ones throughout the compost. The pic makes them look much bigger than they are but this will give you an idea

If they are slug eggs carefully remove & squash them, you don't want them hatching out in your plants when the weather warms up!

[sheribee]

Yeah thats what they look like! YUK!!! little blighters, dunno if i can get the out coz there is loads of them.
I didnt kno slugs laid eggs, mind i have never really thought about it. Thanku so much for helping me out with this!!