Getting rid of slugs: Keep your garden free of pests

Slugs aren't just unpleasing to look at - they can also spoil your plants and do harm to your garden.

To get rid of them, you can use some specific chemicals, or you can use some methods that can also help to reduce their population.

Let's find out more!

Remove their hiding places

Clear away debris, such as leaves, mulch, and boards, where they can take shelter.

Create barriers

Surround vulnerable plants with physical barriers like copper tape or diatomaceous earth. 

Encourage natural predators

Invite slug-eating creatures like frogs, toads, birds, and beneficial insects (such as ground beetles and ducks) to your garden. 

Handpick and dispose

Go on regular slug-hunting expeditions during the evening or early morning when they are most active. 

Dispose of them in a bucket of soapy water or relocate them away from your garden.

Set up traps

Use various slug traps, such as beer traps or grapefruit halves, as bait. 

Mulch with abrasive materials

Spread sharp materials like crushed eggshells, coffee grounds, or coarse sand around susceptible plants. 

Use organic slug repellents

Apply natural deterrents like copper-based products, iron phosphate pellets, or garlic spray to create an unfavorable environment for slugs. 

Water in the morning

Watering your garden in the morning allows the soil surface to dry out during the day, making it less favorable for slugs.

Experiment with companion planting

Some plants, like mint, rosemary, and fennel, are said to repel slugs. 

Consider incorporating these companion plants around your vulnerable crops.
 

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• 2 July 2023

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