One of the best ways to keep slugs and snails out of garden beds is by using a slug fence. Slug fences guarantee non-violent protection and once installed, plants are safe. At least, that’s what the manufacturers promise. However, the effectiveness of slug and snail fences is controversial. The term “slug fence” refers to many […]
Category: Slug Barriers
Do Sawdust and/or Wood Shavings Help Against Slugs and Snails?
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 […]
Snail and Slug Fence Test
A slug fence that can solve all snail and slug problems once and for all. That’s what every gardener desires. Here, I test if these fences keep to their promise and give tips on how to use them. Snails and slugs can destroy an entire bed of young plants in a single night. A slug […]
Protect Your Plants with a Garden Cloche / Victorian Bell
Garden cloches and bells are a good way to protect vulnerable plants against frost and harsh weather. A positive side effect is that these kinds of bells and protective covers can also be used as a protection against snails and slugs. The large garden cloches are more robust than lighter plant hats, which makes them […]
Snail and Slug Barriers: Protection for Vulnerable Plants
One of the first things to do to protect vulnerable plants is to install snail and slug barriers. It is sometimes said that there is no effective obstacle to fend off slugs and snails, but this is not true; there are many effective barriers! Slug Barriers In this article, you will find seven methods to […]
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 […]
Slug Collars to Protect Vulnerable Plants
Slug collars are small snail protection rings made out of plastic and sometimes of metal. Their edge is bent like the edge of a slug fence pointing outward – similar to a collar. Snails are irritated by this edge and thus have difficulties to overcome the barrier – slugs more than snails. They lose their […]
Copper Against Slugs and Snails
Snails and slugs do not like to touch copper. A chemical reaction happens which causes an unpleasant feeling if they move over this metal. Therefore, they avoid crawling over copper tape or copper foil. So far the theory. However, this method and its effectiveness are controversial. It has led to many discussions and caused some […]
Electric Slug Fence
If 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 many inventors have already designed different products and tried to secure their beds against slugs by an electric fence. The fences work relatively well, but until now […]
Slug Deterrent Paint: “Schnexagon” a New Remedy Against Slugs and Snails in the Garden
The slug deterring and repelling paint “Schnexagon” is an innovation in the field of peaceful slug defense. However, does it really live up to its promises? What are the advantages and disadvantages of Schnexagon? Schnexagon: Are Slugs Losing Their Grip? Schnexagon is a repellent coating intended to protect beds and greenhouses from slugs and snails. […]
