In this article, you will find seven methods to try if slugs and snails are attacking your plants:
Mechanic Slug Fences
Copper
Slug Collars
Protective Plant Covers
Electric Slug Fences
Garden Bells
Slug-Repellent Coating
Mechanic Slug Fences
A rustproof metal slug fence is a classic obstacle against slugs and snails, and it has been successfully used in Northern Europe for more than 30 years.
Because the edges are bent in two directions, most slugs and snails cannot climb over this barrier.
Their high effectiveness has made slug fences popular.
Snail and slug collars are also a useful method to successfully stop slugs and snails.
Similar to metal slug fences, the edges of slug collars are also bent, but only once. This is why slug collars are a little less effective than slug fences.
These collars are put over individual plants. They protect flowers and vegetables when they are most vulnerable: during their growing phase. Some plants can even be protected throughout their whole life cycle, as is true of the runner bean in the picture.
Their biggest advantage is that they are relatively cheap, making them accessible to most gardeners.
Hello Greg, thank you for your question! To be honest – I don’t know. I will put it on my list for future tests! May you happily enjoy the fruits in your garden 🙂 Alex
I have at my disposal a quantity of copper filings. If these were sprinkled in a ring 3 inches from the plant would that deter slugs and snails
It’s not going to be good for birds eating slugs with copper filings stuck to them.
will dead pine needles place around the base of my concrete porch stop slugs from climbing up the porch screens and leaving a trail that is difficult to clean?
if youve got a slug problem in your garden get yourself some ducks.
Good day
Will steel wool collars work to repel slugs?
Greg
Hello Greg, thank you for your question!
To be honest – I don’t know. I will put it on my list for future tests!
May you happily enjoy the fruits in your garden 🙂
Alex
I have at my disposal a quantity of copper filings. If these were sprinkled in a ring 3 inches from the plant would that deter slugs and snails
It’s not going to be good for birds eating slugs with copper filings stuck to them.
will dead pine needles place around the base of my concrete porch stop slugs from climbing up the porch screens and leaving a trail that is difficult to clean?