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Non-toxic slug control

Non-toxic slug control in the garden

Illustration of slug

The following methods are non-chemical measures for slug control. All have been used with some degree of success and are offered here for you to try.

It is not, however, possible to offer a guarantee of success, since the effectiveness of each method depends on the location and exactly how it is applied.

Look through the list on the left and choose several techniques to try - don't rely on just one. A range of methods is much more likely to bring some success. 

Don't expect to get rid of all your slugs - that is just not a practical proposition. The aim is to protect plants while they are susceptible.