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Q.Getting rid of snails in Southern California hosta garden.

Zone Vista, CA | Anonymous added on October 1, 2019 | Answered

I brought hostas from Michigan and planted them in my Southern California garden and cannot keep the snails away. I’ve tried coffee grounds, yeast, egg shells, citrus peels , Sluggo Snail powder and yet they keep coming. I also tried some thin copper wiring to no avail!!! Help!!!!

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on October 2, 2019

Here is a good factsheet with recommendations and controls:

https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/snails-slugs-in-the-home-garden/

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