Though most of the slug species are harmless to human beings, there are some types of slugs that are ...
Though most of the slug species are harmless to human beings, there are some types of slugs that are considered as garden pests. You really need to consider about garden slugs as they prove to be quite harmful for your garden and plants. These slugs consume plants more quickly than plant growth and may also destroy pretty huge plants like bushes and small trees. The sluggish moving creatures will also be a menace to agricultural, chowing down on many fruits, veggies, and various types of crops that they may get their slimy body on. Now how is it possible to prevent slugs from harming and damaging our garden? Below are some of the best methods on getting rid of garden slugs. Hand Picking Hand picking is a basic method in getting rid of slugs. It may not be the least difficult of techniques though, as it will include trying to find the slimy pests in the corners of your garden and using your bear hands to take them up on the floor. It is necessary to wear gloves before you hand pick them as the garden slugs are covered by the irritating slime all over the body. You may also use a sharp stick and simply impale the insect once you find it. Then put in a container and pile the corpses, after which you can either burry it in the ground or throw it away. This method is cheap and can be very fun. Slug Traps Slugs are not elusive creatures. They move very slowly and are mindless. So, if you want to get rid of these creatures easily, you can place traps. You may try digging a hole in the ground and place a can or another open carrier flattened in the soil surface. Fill the empty can with soap solution or any other solution that are deadly to insects. Once the slug falls in this container, it will drown easily. Pellet Baits Iron Phosphate pellets are successful baits that will immediately eliminate the slug after 6 days of ingestion. You can purchase it easily from any garden hardware or insect control store. Spread it all over the garden ground and allow it to kill the unwanted slugs. These are three most effective ways to get rid of garden slugs. It is vital that you have thorough knowledge on the actual slugs that can cause damage to your gardens foliage so you can target the right pests that you should destroy. You can notice them after rainfall or during moist and humid weather conditions. Be ready to put down traps and pellet baits while in this weather condition. You could also try cleaning the garden by moving away dead logs and huge boulders that serve as resting places for slugs as well as other dangerous insects in your garden.
