Given your current topic, I thought you might be interested in this press release. The SlugsAway slug fence is a safe and effective (if not humorous) way to keep slugs at bay without harming the environment, other animals, or even the slugs themselves. More information on SlugsAway can be found at www.contech-inc.com.



For Immediate Release

March 10, 2008

Slug Fence Protects Garden and Environment




Victoria, B.C….March 10, 2008…If the best offence really is a good defence, then the battle against destructive garden slugs is best waged early in the season--well before they start to devour valued plants and flowers. The SlugsAway™ electronic slug and snail fence from Contech Electronics is a unique, chemical-free way to protect your garden and the environment around it.

SlugsAway--a safe and effective alternative to slug and snail baits--surrounds a flower bed, raised vegetable garden, or favorite planting of new seedlings with a low, compact fence that forms a harmless, yet effective, electronic barrier. When a slug or snail attempts to climb the fence, it receives a mild static sensation (undetectable to pets and humans), causing it to change its path away from the protected area.

Left unchecked, slugs and snails can cause significant damage in little time. While feasting on seedlings, strawberries, dahlias, hostas and more, slugs can consume several times their own body weight in a single night. Eradication or control of slugs and snails can be difficult and costly, and traditional options — like pesticides containing metaldehyde — can be toxic to pets and wildlife. Also, some slug baits can prove less effective in rainy weather, and need to be reapplied throughout the season. SlugsAway is easy to set up, and can harmlessly protect your garden all season long on a single nine-volt battery.

SlugsAway’s low, attractive 24-foot long mesh fence protects up to 32 square feet (a 4 x 8 foot vegetable garden). For larger areas, an optional extension doubles the protected area. Completely harmless to pets, children, wildlife--and even slugs and snails--SlugsAway is ideal for organic gardeners who choose to keep their gardens chemical-free.

SlugsAway is available from Contech Electronics or at various retailers throughout the United States and Canada. For more information, or to find a retailer near you, visit www.contech-inc.com/
products/slugsaway/.

Established in 1987, Contech Electronics is a designer and provider of advanced animal training, control and wellness products for pet owners and gardeners around the world. Safe and effective solutions such as the ScareCrow® motion-activated sprinkler continue to reinforce the company’s reputation as a leading innovator in the pet and garden industries. For more information, visit www.contech-inc.com

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Contact:

Tracey Robertson

Media Relations

Contech Electronics

Tel: 1.250.652.0755, ext. 113
Tracey.Robertson@con
tech-inc.com