Snails may seem harmless, but for gardeners, they can be a nightmare. These slimy creatures munch on leaves, flowers, and vegetables, leaving unsightly holes and damaging plants overnight. If you’re struggling with a snail infestation, don’t worry! Here are six simple and effective methods to get rid of snails quickly while keeping your garden healthy and beautiful.
1. Use Natural Barriers to Deter Snails
Snails dislike rough, sharp, or dry surfaces. Creating physical barriers around your plants can help keep them away. Here are some effective options:
🌿 Crushed Eggshells
- Scatter crushed eggshells around your plants.
- The sharp edges irritate snails and deter them from crossing.
🌲 Diatomaceous Earth (DE)
- Sprinkle food-grade diatomaceous earth around your garden.
- This natural powder dehydrates snails upon contact, keeping them away.
🌱 Gravel or Sand
- A layer of coarse sand or gravel around plants creates a rough surface that snails avoid.
- Works well along garden beds and potted plants.
2. Remove Their Hiding Spots
Snails love damp, shady places to hide during the day. Reducing their shelter areas can help eliminate them.
🚜 What to Do:
✅ Clear out debris like old leaves, logs, and stones where snails hide.
✅ Keep the garden well-weeded and trim overgrown plants.
✅ Avoid overwatering—snails thrive in moist environments.
👉 By making your garden less inviting, you naturally reduce snail populations!
3. Set Up DIY Traps to Catch Snails
Traps are an easy way to capture and remove snails from your garden.
🍺 Beer Trap (Most Effective)
- Fill a shallow container with beer and place it near affected plants.
- The yeast in beer attracts snails, and they fall in and drown.
🥬 Cabbage or Lettuce Trap
- Place a wet cabbage leaf or lettuce in the garden overnight.
- In the morning, lift it and remove the snails hiding underneath.
🌽 Cornmeal Trap
- Leave cornmeal in a small dish in your garden.
- Snails eat it but cannot digest it, which eventually kills them.
4. Use Natural Predators to Control Snail Population
TO CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE PLEASE SEE PAGE 2
