How do I get rid of slugs?

by Karyl Schweigert Lawson

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I live in WA. state and have a HUGE problem with slugs. I know salt works but we get a lot of rain so even rock salt dissolves very quickly. Any suggestions?

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Kym J Walker on May 01, 2019

Pie tins with beer covering the bottom.
Copper pennies or tape will also wrk.

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Adrienne Carrie Hubbard | Crafty Little Gnome on May 01, 2019

Try putting out dishes of beer.

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- Karyl Schweigert Lawson on May 01, 2019
  
  Thank you for your suggestion.
  
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Debbie Buckingham Peppers on May 01, 2019

I broke up eggshells and laid them out.

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Betty Albright-Bistrow on May 01, 2019

Hi Karyl!

https://www.almanac.com/pest/slugs

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=how+to+get+rid+of+slugs+in+garden&qpvt=how+to+get+rid+of+slugs+in+garden&FORM=VDRE

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- Karyl Schweigert Lawson on May 01, 2019
  
  Lots of suggestions. Going to try a few to see which works best for me. Thank you!
  
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Shore grandmom on May 01, 2019

Here is an article that tells you haw to get rid of all different kinds of garden pests.
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/pest-repeller/keep-pests-out-of-your-garden-36957261

Shred Soap With a Grater for This Crazy Cool Gardening Hack

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