Hand-pick slugs at night or early morning
Remove hiding spots like boards, pots, and dense debris
Water plants in the morning, not at night
Use copper tape around pots and raised beds
Apply diatomaceous earth around vulnerable plants
Set out beer traps and empty them regularly
Use slug pellets labeled safe for gardens, if needed
Encourage natural predators like birds, frogs, and hedgehogs
Keep grass and weeds trimmed around the garden
Use crushed eggshells or rough mulch around plants
Grow slug-resistant plants
Check and protect seedlings regularly
Reduce excess moisture and improve drainage
Use barriers such as mesh or collars around plants