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Protecting plants from slugs and snails.
mohanji Started conversation Mar 24, 2009
I read about protecting tender leaves of plants from slugs and snails. The article is indeed an excellent one. The article recommends the use of copper strips, which I have found to be very effective. The slugs and snails live in peace and multiply, but are not allowed to destroy young leaves of plants.
The Author recommends use of copper strips that are 2" to 3" thick. I think he is referring to the breadth or width of the copper strips, and not the thickness or guage. Handling copper plates that are 2" or 3" thick is almost impossible. Moreover, the cost will jump. If I am right,I request that the word be suitably changed.
Thanks & regards to the Author.
Mohanji 
Protecting plants from slugs and snails.
Mina Posted Mar 25, 2009
Thanks for your comments! I'm the author (a girly!) but I don't really understand what you mean about the copper. If you could suggest some wording I'll ask for a change.
Protecting plants from slugs and snails.
Gnomon - time to move on Posted Mar 25, 2009
That has been changed now.
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