What's your favorite slug remedy?

Iowa City, IA(Zone 5a)

Saw my first slugs making whoopee in an iris bed today. What's your favorite way to keep them from taking over?

Gypsy

Lyndon, IL(Zone 5a)

I never see any here, but I've heard that a small saucer of beer will cause them to "fall in and drown " as they try to get to it ! Maybe makes the little buggers drunk ! I've also seen a product called "Slug-go", in the nurserys, but, again ,I've not had reason to try either...Arlyn

Iowa City, IA(Zone 5a)

I have used the beer traps and they do catch slugs. Beer is not cheap though.

I have heard of using bread, anyone tried that?

Jamestown, NY(Zone 5a)

I used the beer and raccoons got into it. What a ruckus! I use Slug-go because it is iron phosphate: pets and birds don't get sick if it is ingested. If the infestation is bad, I go out in the evening or after the rain, I spray them with an ammonia and water mix. The ammonia is weak enough that it doesn't harm any plants or grass.

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