How to use beer to get rid of slugs and snails in the garden

Snails and slugs have long been giving backyard gardeners and organic farmers headaches.

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These small slimy creatures reproduce quickly and voluminously, and feed on the leaves and roots of your carefully tended plants.

Small seedlings and delicate plants can be quickly devastated by snails and slugs. Fortunately, there are several effective and natural ways to keep snails from eating your garden plants.

This useful video details one of the most popular methods - how to use beer to get rid of snails in your garden.