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Quick Organic Controls for Slugs, Caterpillars, and Weeds

Slugs: copper tape barrier + diatomaceous earth at plant base. Caterpillars: identify host plant; use Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) specific to species. Weeds: landscape fabric (best long-term barrier), mulch heavily. All methods chemical-free.

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