How Do You Prevent Garden Slug And Snail Damage?
In certain areas of the country garden slugs and snails have become a serious pests. They can decimate vegetable and fruit crops and disfigure plant leaves and flowers. Here are some suggestions on how to prevent slug and snail damage in the garden. Slugs and snails love it warm, dark and damp. Yet they are a problem even in dry climates. They will find sources of water and hide in dark shadows during the heat of the day to crawl out from their shelters at night and reek havoc munching away in the garden. They can completely wipe out young plants. The easiest and most practical way to cut down the number of invading mollusks (snails and slugs) is to keep your landscape clear of hiding places as much as possible. Clean up loose boards, extra leaves and weeds, old pots and other refuse in the garden. Small quantities of slugs and snails can be hand picked and disposed of. Do this first thing in the morning to catch the largest number. If you can get them while there is still dew on leave
