Slugs are dangerous pests of plants in the garden and vegetable garden. They are carriers of diseases that can lead to the death of crops.
Pests love to feast on young plants, eating holes in leaves and fruits or eating them completely.
To avoid being left without a harvest, use time-tested methods of control against slugs.
How to get rid of slugs in your garden
Seedlings and seedlings are very vulnerable to attack by slugs and other pests. Raised beds will be one of the barriers that will prevent slugs from reaching the plants.
It is better to postpone planting until the plants get stronger. It is better not to feed the plants abundantly in the spring, so that they do not grow lush foliage, which is so attractive to slugs.
Effective barriers for slugs can be: ash, bark, shavings, sawdust or sand.
Slugs will not be able to get into your garden if you sprinkle superphosphate and slaked lime on the border of the plot.