Why am i getting gigantic slugs in my water barrel ?

Diane Smith
by Diane Smith
  3 answers
  • Liz Toone Liz Toone on Jun 24, 2017

    Not sure why you are getting the slugs, but can you filter your barrel with some sort of tightly woven fabric to keep these annoying creatures out?

    • Diane Smith Diane Smith on Jun 24, 2017

      Hi Liz, can only get in via gutter pipe so they must be breeding somewhere on the roof oooer

  • Jeant Jeant on Jun 24, 2017

    Slugs are attracted to fermented liquids. I would guess your rain barrel or piping have some natural yeasts growing. Clean & scrub your barrel and drain, pipes etc. With hot water and hydrogen peroxid carefully so not to splash yourself. Let it all dry thoroughly before reusing.

  • Diane Smith Diane Smith on Jun 24, 2017

    Thankyou will try when i have time