Can garlic repel and deter slugs and snails? Garlic is supposed to help against almost everything—for example against ticks, moles, voles, and now also against snails. Here is a test that shows how slugs and snails react to garlic. Why should garlic work? Snails and slugs do not eat garlic. Leeks, chives, wild garlic and … Read more
Lava stones have a rough surface with many sharp edges. Therefore, lava rock is supposed to deter slugs and snails. Lava granules (also called lava mulch or lava grit) should be scattered around threatened plants or spread over a large area in the bed. Natural Lava Rocks | Granules | 100% Pure Volcanic Rock Click … Read more
Whether sheep wool mats / rolls really help to deter slugs and snails is controversial. If you read through the product reviews, you will find both top and flop ratings. So, it was time to put wool mats to the test and carry out a simple experiment. Previously, I had experimented with other sheep’s wool … Read more
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 … Read more
How Does Lime Work? This method relies on the corrosive effect of lime and on the fact that it absorbs moisture. For these reasons, snails avoid crawling over lime. If they did, they would lose a lot of mucus and, in the process, vital body fluid. Some people also believe that a snail’s sole or … Read more
The Theory: Ash Should Repel Slugs and Snails The drier it is underground, the harder it becomes for slugs and snails to move around. So, dusting the soil with ash should mean it becomes less attractive for slugs to cross. Moving on the ash makes slugs and snails lose fluid and slime, so they find … Read more
Mulch from crushed seashells should serve as a slug and snail defense. Does it work? Usually, crushed oyster shells are used to feed laying hens. The shells contain a lot of lime, which is needed by the hens for the production of eggs. In addition, crushed shells are used on sidewalks, where they harden to … Read more
As sawdust and wood shavings are very dry and rough, and absorb liquids such as slime quickly, snails and slugs should be reluctant to crawl over them. But is this true? I did a test to find out. Can Sawdust / Shavings Be Applied to Deter Slugs? The theory: Spreading the shavings at least 2 … Read more
A mulch that not only keeps soil moist and weed free, but also repels snails and slugs – would that not be wonderful? Many approaches promise precisely that and are widely publicized on the internet: coffee grounds sawdust sheep’s wool and more… Unfortunately, information on the effectiveness of these materials is contradictory. Not only that, … Read more
Some people suggest using rock dust/rock flour to build little walls around plants. These walls should protect them against slugs and snails. Does Rock Dust / Powder / Minerals / Flour Work Against Slugs? This method is based on the fact that snails dislike crawling over dry materials. Therefore, slugs will also avoid rock dust. … Read more