Snails are similar to slugs, but the main distinguishing feature is a large shell that the can draw up into if threatened. Snails come in a variety of colors including yellow, brown, gray, and black. They range in size from one fourth inch to a whopping ten inches long. The brown garden snail is one of the most destructive snails, feeding on young plants.

Collecting snails in a bucket of salt water will exterminate the pest, along with the traditional method which is to purchase commercial slug baits, but there are several successful organic methods as well. Try pouring a small amount of beer in a shallow container, such as a saucer. The slug is attracted to the beer and drowns. Also, try cutting an orange in half and hulling it out. Lay this in the garden with a small stick underneath the orange to give the slug an entrance place under this cool shaded slug home. Check now and then to see if anyone has checked in and evict him permanently. If you can’t stand to crush the guy, then just sprinkle some salt on him. Salt and slugs don’t mix. One last thing, mulch heavily with oak leaves. They don’t like that either.

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