How to Fight Slugs and Snails

Damage to Plants:

Snails can consume essential parts of plants, compromising their growth, development and production.

Favorable Environments for Infestations:

Snails thrive in humid environments, making crops susceptible to infestations in high humidity conditions.

1 Organic control

Uses organic products based on iron, iron phosphate or nematodes (small parasitic worms that attack slugs and snails) to control the population of these pests without harming the environment.

2 Physical barriers

Create barriers to prevent slugs and snails from accessing crops. Use coarse sand around plants as they don't like crawling on these uneven, dry surfaces.

3 Repellent plants

Some plants have natural repellent properties against slugs and snails. Plant species such as basil, rosemary, lavender, sage or marigold near vulnerable plants to help ward off pests.

4 Proper watering

Avoid watering plants at night, as this creates a humid environment that is conducive to slugs and snails. We recommend watering in the morning, allowing the soil to dry during the day.

5 Keep the garden clean

Remove plant remains and debris that could provide shelter for slugs and snails.

6 Crop rotation

Alternate crops in the garden to prevent slugs and snails from adapting and multiplying in a single location.