The recent rain has brought out the snails and slugs. SARDI Entomologist Helen Brodie joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe to explain the life cycle of snails and slugs, why they love the wet, and what they do in the dry. Jon has some ideas for great gifts for mum.

Snails and slugs love the rain

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Snails and slugs love the rain

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