Can sheep’s wool deter slugs and snails? The theory: Wool and hair absorb the slime from slugs and snails and thereby repel them. Some of the ingredients in the wool (such as salt) might also be responsible. In field tests, I found out how sheep wool can work to control slugs. Does Sheep’s Wool/Hair Deter […]
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Predators of Slugs | Identify and Attract Natural Enemies of Slugs and Snails to Your Garden
It is sometimes said that slugs (especially the Spanish slug) taste bitter and that for this reason, many animals won’t eat them. That is not correct. Slugs and snails have many natural predators. However, for various reasons, their enemies are disappearing in many areas. This is one of the main reasons why slug populations are […]
Natural Slug Control: Effective, Organic, Non-violent
Here, you will find ways to control slugs and snails effectively without using chemicals or harming these creatures. In general, there are two types of ways to protect your garden: 1. Emergency measures to stop acute infestations in the short-term: Feeding and distracting pests Setting up (beer-free) traps and going on a slug watch Setting […]
Snail and Slug Population Booms: Reasons & Countermeasures
The search for causes of slug and snail population booms always leads to the same question: Why are there not enough natural enemies present? Causes for snail and slug problems As slugs and snails are native in most parts of the world, there should also be natural enemies present. These enemies should keep the slug […]
Electric Slug Fences | Construction, Tips, and Tricks
Electric fences work to deter sheep and horses. Why shouldn’t they work with slugs and snails? No creature likes to get an electric shock! That is why inventors and gardeners have designed different products and have tried to secure beds against slugs by using electricity. Electric fences work relatively well, but only a few products […]
Spanish Slugs: Who Are They and What Can Be Done About Them?
Their Latin name is Arion vulgaris, but they’re better known as the nightmare of many gardeners under their common name, ‘Spanish slug’. Sometimes in the media, they’re called: killer slug, killer snail or cannibal slug. The Spanish slug is closely related to common red slugs (Arion rufus) and can mate with them. The species are […]
Homemade Slug Control for Your Garden (D.I.Y.)
How to make simple slug-defense contraptions. It is possible to recycle things that would otherwise end up in the trash, and use them as a means of slug control. For example, bottles or cups can be redesigned in a few simple steps to protect vulnerable plants from slugs and snails. The idea is not only […]
How to Attract Hedgehogs to Your Garden | Hedgehog-friendly Environment, Food, and House
Not only are hedgehogs cute, but they are beneficial animals. These nocturnal hunters are natural enemies of slugs and snails. It makes a lot of sense, therefore, to provide a habitat for these lovely animals. If you can coax a hedgehog family into your garden, you can be sure they’ll be valuable allies in the […]
Slug Deterrent Paint: New Remedy Against Slugs and Snails | Test, Tips and Tricks
The slug-deterring/repelling paint Schnexagon is an innovation in the field of peaceful slug defense. However, does it really live up to its promises? What are its advantages and disadvantages? Anti-Slug Paint: Are Slugs Losing Their Grip? Schnexagon is a repellent coating intended for the protection of beds and greenhouses from slugs and snails. Special ingredients […]
Slug Traps: How to Catch Slugs and Snails | Without Beer | Tips and Tricks
A powerful remedy against slugs and snails is to set up traps. It will not then be necessary to pick up the slugs and snails one by one. It is better not to use traps that will kill them. Instead, you can construct and use traps in which you can catch them alive. Capturing, collecting […]
