What Are Slugs?
Slugs don’t have shells, unlike snails, and are usually brown or gray with spots on them.
They’re most attracted to cabbage, lettuce, hostas, strawberries, and more.
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Slugs can range from 1 1/2 inches long to about 8 inches, depending on the species.
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While the damage they cause is mostly cosmetic, severe slug feedings can eventually cost you your plants.
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Both of these pests are also prone to hiding.
The best way to tell the difference is the see the pest with your own eyes.
Here are three simple ways to get rid of slugs fast.
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Salt
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Dehydrating slugs with salt should be your first line of defense.
This method is very effective, and the slugs are guaranteed to die from the salt dehydrating them.
Alternatively, you’ve got the option to sprinkle salt directly onto the slug.
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This process may take a few days, so be patient.
The slugs will eat the DE over time an dehydrate.
The lid will keep your plants safe from snails and your soil safe from their eggs.
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Slugs in Home Gardens.
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