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Have you found your vegetable garden devoured by slugs?

It's annoying! But if like me you refuse to use pesticides, that's normal.

No need to buy toxic products though!

Not only is it harmful, but it is also expensive ...

In addition, slugs are a part of the birds' lunch, so they should not be killed or poisoned.

Fortunately, there are effective tips for getting rid of slugs all over the house.

We selected 17 natural tips to repel slugs in the garden without using toxic products.

These things work just as well in the vegetable patch, the garden, on the terrace, the lawn as in the flowers. Look :

1. Pick them up by hand

One of the easiest tricks that cost nothing (except a little time) is picking up slugs by hand.

Don't worry, you don't risk anything! They won't bite you. You can put on washing-up gloves if you don't want to feel them on your skin.

Put them in a pot, then release them in the forest. Do this preferably in the morning when they are out for a walk.

2. Let the hens find them

If you are lucky enough to have chickens, release them in the vegetable garden.

They will be delighted to go flush out the slugs and other pests they love. Again, do this preferably in the morning.

3. Wooden planks

The effectiveness of this technique is unanimous! In wet weather, lay out wooden planks or tiles in the most affected areas.

The slugs will take refuge below to protect themselves from the sun. Now all you have to do is lift the board and collect the slugs.

This technique is particularly effective against small gray slugs that cannot be seen well.

4. Eggshells

Crumble the eggshells into small pieces. Then let them dry.

Then arrange them around the most affected plants. The shell being sharp, slugs do not venture on it.

5. Ashes

Place a good layer of ashes from your fireplace around plants that the slugs nibble on.

Since they hate it, they will not pass. Remember to repeat the process after each rain.

6. Pine needles

Pine needles arranged in mulch are also a great deterrent for slugs.

Collect the pine needles from the forest in a plastic bag, then scatter them around the plants you want to protect.

7. Copper

Unwind a copper strip around the plants in your vegetable garden. Slugs hate copper.

There is even a possibility of passing a light current that will scare away our gastropod friends. Check out the trick here.

8. Beer

Did you know that beer attracts slugs?

To easily catch them, place beer containers at the foot of your plantations.

The slugs will then turn away from your plants to go and enjoy the beer.

9. The infusion of rooibos

Don't throw away your citrus rooibos sachets.

Spread it around your plants to ward off citrus-hating slugs.

10. Chalk

The Romans already used this trick to repel slugs.

Sprinkle a thick line of powdered white chalk around the most affected plants to keep them away without harming them.

11. Animal hair

When you brush your pets, don't shed the hair.

Spread them in thick layers around the most affected areas so that the slugs don't attack your plants.

12. Geraniums

Some plants give off an odor that is very unpleasant to slugs.

This is particularly the case with geraniums and garlic that you can plant near your young plants.

Carnations, on the other hand, attract slugs. So plant them wisely!

13. Algae

If you live by the sea, go harvest black algae on the beach.

Then, arrange them around the plants to protect from slugs about 3 to 4 cm thick.

Not only does it repel slugs, but the algae are also used as fertilizer. Not bad the trick, right?

14. Diatomaceous earth

Diatomaceous earth is an abrasive, rough substance that prevents slugs or snails from passing over it at the risk of cutting themselves.

Surround your plants in the vegetable garden with diatomaceous earth to form a natural barrier against slugs. Easy, isn't it?

15. Lava stones

Like diatomaceous earth, the abrasive surface of lava repels slugs.

You can use the lava rocks as a barrier around the plantations. Place them on the ground, around the areas to be protected.

But don't let dirt or vegetation form a bridge over it - slugs will rush to cross it.

16. Salt

If all else fails, go outside at night with the salt shaker and a flashlight.

Take an inspection tour to see the areas with the most damage. This should help you locate the slugs.

Then sprinkle some salt directly on the slug. A little barbaric, but very effective.

The slug will not resist for long. It is a solution to be used only as a last resort because it results in the death of the slug.

Also, don't spill too much salt on the ground, as this will end up making the area infertile.

17. White vinegar

If you really can't take the slugs anymore, there is a more drastic method. Mix equal parts white vinegar and water.

Spray this mixture on the ground or directly on the slugs. They won't last long.

Again, only to be used as a last resort, because not only does it kill the slugs, but it is also a painful method.

Your turn...

Have you tried these grandma remedies for slugs? Tell us in the comments if it worked for you. We can't wait to hear from you!

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