Slugs can be a significant garden nuisance, particularly in late autumn when they lay eggs and cause damage to plants. However, there are simple, low-cost ways to manage them naturally without using harmful chemicals. Here are two effective solutions:
Grapefruit Trap: Slugs are attracted to the moisture and sweetness of grapefruit. To create a natural trap:
Slice a grapefruit in half and eat the flesh.
Cut a small hole in the peel and place the halves upside down in your garden near the plants.
After a few days, slugs will gather inside the grapefruit peel. You can easily scoop them up and dispose of them.
Beer Trap: Slugs are drawn to the smell of fermenting yeast in beer. To use this method:
Place a shallow container filled with beer near the base of your plants.
The slugs will be attracted to the beer, fall in, and drown.
Make sure the container is slightly buried above the soil level to help slugs reach it. Any cheap beer will work, so you don’t need to use an expensive brand.
These methods are environmentally friendly and cheap, helping to protect your plants without harming other garden wildlife.