Something has the munchies

Something has the munchies and they're going to town on several of my root plants. I've found radishes, beets, and now garlic bulbs chomped on from under the ground. What the heck eats garlic?! I mean, garlic is supposed to be the miracle plant that repels everything...even vampires!



The internet has been no help at all on the matter, as any search only leads me to endless articles and "How To" tips on using garlic to keep pests away from your other plants. Well, the garlic did a good job of keeping the slugs away from my lettuce, but apparently it has lost the will to defend itself. This is the only site I've been able to find with any helpful information. My inclination is this particular garlic plant contracted Fusarium (Basal or Bottom Rot), and then in its weakened state was devoured by one of the most loathsome garden pests of all, the pillbug. I planted the garlic late in the season anyway, but thought I'd give it a shot just for kicks. I still have 3 other plants hanging on, but worst case scenario I'll try replanting when the weather cools off.