Protect your plants from these slimy guys! Here are four simple, nonpoisonous options to rid your garden of slugs.
1. Get rid of slugs with traps:
Citrus Halves: Place orange or grapefruit halves near plants. Slugs are attracted to the citrus and can be easily removed.
Board Trap: Place a board in a shady spot under plants. Slugs hide under it during the day and can be collected and disposed of.
2. Use barriers to control garden slugs:
Copper Strips: Surround plants with copper strips or tape. Slugs receive a shock when they contact copper, deterring them.
Copper Pan Scrubbers: Use copper mesh from scrubbers around plants as a cheaper alternative to copper strips.
3. Get rid of slugs with diatoms:
Diatomaceous Earth: Sprinkle diatomaceous earth around plants. It abrasively damages slugs, causing them to dehydrate and die.