Last year was not a good year for slugs, as conditions varied from cold to extreme heat, with very little rainfall. Beer trapsExperts from horticultural charity Garden Organic say that slugs' love of lager makes the drink the tastiest way to trap them. Don't forget to empty the trap regularlyUsing beer as a slug trap For years, gardeners have been using homemade beer traps as a way to kill garden slugs. To build a beer trap, fill a cup with beer - preferably lager - and dig a hole in the garden that the cup can fit into. Plant slug repelling plantsSeveral plants are believed to be natural repellents for slugs.

Source: Daily Mail March 07, 2026 13:27 UTC