Thread: Copper Rings to Deter Slugs and Snails
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Old 22-01-2006, 07:28 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
Steve Harris
 
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Default Copper Rings to Deter Slugs and Snails
In article ,
(Alan) wrote:

I suspect that if it does work a good connection with the earth is
required

I have never been convinced by the "electrical" explanation for why
copper works. You would need two dissimilar metals.

Another explanation I've heard is that they dislike copper salts
underfoot and that's what they will get if they try to cross some
copper.

Steve Harris - Cheltenham - Real address steve AT netservs DOT com
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