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Drakanthus writes
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I have to confess we use them but I do worry what ill effects they have
on birds & mammals that might eat the dying slugs.
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Paul Flackett


I too am concerned. However I've not come across an economic alternative.
Nematodes are very expensive and the moisture absorbing slug deterrent type
materials sound a lot of hassle to put around every plant - and of dubious
effectiveness.
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The nematodes didn't work for us. Apparently success is limited on clay
soils like ours.
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Paul Flackett

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