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jolj

Are some slugs & snails benefical?

17 years ago

I found this statment on this forum.

If anyone has a link to this information,please post it here.

I know some slugs eat live plants so how can they be benefical?

I would hate to kill friendlys, so teach me o'wise one.

Thank you.

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