Comments on: Eliminating Slugs and Snails

By: Lynn Reding

Lynn Reding — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 16:13:57 +0000

I have a new garden so I do not have the natural predators yet and the slugs have free reign. I have tried several of these methods for controlling them and everything has worked…for awhile. I will try the scouring pads. What can I plant that the slugs do NOT like? Lynn in Seattle

By: Joe Mikitish

Joe Mikitish — Wed, 30 May 2007 22:03:00 +0000

I have found that a mix of finely crushed egg shells and coffee grounds keeps the slugs away. I spread it liberally around the plants.

By: Kenny Point

Kenny Point — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 23:12:12 +0000

Merry, I’m not sure about how or where snails lay their eggs, but I don’t believe that attempting to crush snail eggs underfoot would be an effective method of slug control. The eggs no doubt would be extremely tiny and it would be almost impossible to locate and step on every spot where a baby snail or snail egg could be hiding. I think that some of the ideas presented above would offer you a better chance of effectively controlling and eliminating slugs and snails from your garden.

By: Merry Freeman

Merry Freeman — Sat, 25 Nov 2006 17:20:09 +0000

Is it true that snails leave their eggs in the grass or ground if they are crushed underfoot, one method of killing them on the spot?? Would love an answer to this, thank you.

By: Judith

Judith — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 15:19:45 +0000

Yes, copper does work. I have tried it. I like the scouring pad idea–I’ll be looking for those pads on sale! I have been fortunate to have the allies you mention on my side. Frogs, toads, snakes, birds are remarkable for keeping the slug/snail population down. Thanks for your suggestions & advice.

By: Bruce Lenkei

Bruce Lenkei — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 13:26:57 +0000

Another good way to catch slugs is to leave a soup bowl full of beer in your garden overnight. The slugs crawl right in and die. It’s a little gross in the morning but it works pretty well. Slugs love beer.