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Paid collection, dry spells curb Giant African Snail population

Sep 05, 2026 2 mins read
Paid collection, dry spells curb Giant African Snail population

Mongar—The efforts Gyalpozhing and Lingmethang residents have made over two decades to control the invasive Giant African Snail appear to be paying off, with a sharp decline in the pest population reported this monsoon season.

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