Gardening expert Jack Stooks shared his tips for getting rid of snails and slugs in your garden, including using DIY fermented yeast drink traps and going out at night with a torch to pick them up. Fermented yeast drink traps work for both pests by attracting them with yeasty odors. You can make your own traps by pouring fermented yeast drink into a small dish or jar. Snails can be caught in the traps, but they may be better picked up at night, as they are more active then. Organic gardening can also naturally deter snails and slugs from eating your plants by attracting wildlife back into your garden.
To make a DIY fermented yeast drink trap, se the following steps: dig a hole in the ground and place a jar filled with fermented drink into the hole with the top level with the soil. Cover it slightly with a rock and leave it overnight. In the morning, you may find slugs in the trap. For snails, a larger jar with a bigger opening is needed. The traps may need to be topped up and changed regularly. Another method for catching snails is to go out at night with a torch, as they are attracted to the light. Organic gardening allows wildlife to naturally deter snails and slugs from eating your plants, making it a more sustainable solution.
For those who prefer more traditional methods, you could try putting a copper collar around pot work or certain plants. This method, however, can be time-consuming and requires precision. While it may work for specific situations, using fermented yeasty drink traps is generally considered the best and easiest way to deal with slugs in the garden. Trying a few different methods and seeing what works best for your garden may help to find the most effective solution. By engaging in these practices, gardeners can maintain a healthy and pest-free garden.
