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http://www.booooooom.com/2016/05/31/army-of-1000-ducks-used-as-brilliant-pesticide-alternative/

Publisher:  Booooooom
Date Written:  31/05/2016
Year Published:  2016  
Resource Type:  Article

South Africa's Vergenoegd vineyard in Stellenbosch keeps a flock of over 800 Indian Runner ducks to help combat tiny white dune snails that would otherwise destroy the budding vines. The ducks' upright and slender posture allow them to navigate the rows of plants, clearing up to a hectare a day.

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