Non-Chemical Management
- Encourage predators such as birds, garter snakes, frogs, ducks, and predacious ground beetles. Avoid use of broad-spectrum insecticides which kill beneficial insects.
- Hand-pick and kill slugs when noticed.
- Clean up weeds and debris which may provide shelter. Cut tall weeds and grasses around the garden and clean up rocks, boards, and other shelters.
- Trap slugs with cans of stale beer sunk into the ground.
- Use chemical baits with caution, as pets can be poisoned. Iron phosphate-based baits are safer for pets!
Select non-chemical management options as your first choice!
