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2. I've heard of the beer thing for slugs, but not snails. I've also heard it is more of an urban

Wed Jun 13, 2018, 10:22 PM

Jun 2018

legend and not particularly effective.

For (2), not sure what you are getting at....but I think on or off, you are talking pennies.

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Not totally true, but close enough... Wounded Bear Jun 2018 #10

regarding the cost of a light bulb left on: drray23 Jun 2018 #4

I've used beer to get rid of slugs on hostas. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2018 #6

Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2018 #9

the snails are probably in a state of dormancy Kali Jun 2018 #11

ThanksThan, good info. I gave up on the beer (for yhe snails) UTUSN Jun 2018 #12

Since this thread has briefly bounced up, I'm dying of curiosity UTUSN Jun 2018 #13