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Affected Plants:
Wide range of plants.

Damage:
Eats foliage and fruits.

Natural Insecticides:
Diatomaceous earth.

Other Methods of Control:

Hand pick slugs, or sprinkle them with salt.
Create a protective border with sand, lime, or ashes.
Mulch with wood shavings or oak leaves.
Place saucers of beer around the garden as traps.
Lay boards on the ground as a trap. Remove slugs that collect under the boards.
Use copper bands or plastic traps.

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