How Do You Control Slugs And Snails?
To help you with the biggest garden pest; Slugs and Snails. For further information please visit www.companiongardening.net Slugs and snails really are the bane of every gardener. Many years ago it was quite acceptable to use slug bait to control them, but we now understand how harmful slug bait is to all the creatures that eat, not only the bait but also, the slugs and snails that have feasted on the bait. There are over 50 or so many ways to control slugs and snails, which one suits you and your garden, depends on how big your garden is, how much time you have and how many plants you have that are the favourites with the slugs and snails. It also depends on how squeamish you are, so take your pick of the few suggestions that follow. One of the easiest ways, is to take a bucket, and perhaps some gloves, and go around your garden and collect them. This can be done on a damp day or in the evening, by torchlight, as generally slugs and snails are nocturnal creatures. You then need to dec