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Slugs and snails are perennial pests in UK gardens, but there are many effective organic control methods. Hand-picking at dusk or after rain is the most direct approach; simply collect them and relocate them far away or dispose of them humanely. Beer traps (sunk into the soil with beer) will attract and drown them. Create physical barriers around vulnerable plants using copper tape (they dislike crossing it) or rough materials like crushed eggshells, grit, or diatomaceous earth. Encourage natural predators: hedgehogs, frogs, toads, and ground beetles are voracious slug-eaters, so make your garden wildlife-friendly. Reduce hiding places by clearing leaf litter and debris, and avoid over-watering, as slugs thrive in damp conditions. Systemic slug pellets are generally avoided in organic gardening due to their potential impact on wildlife.
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