Hand-pick snails at dusk or after rain
Remove hiding spots like boards, pots, and debris
Keep garden beds weed-free and tidy
Water plants in the morning, not at night
Use copper tape around pots and raised beds
Apply iron phosphate snail bait
Set out beer traps and empty them regularly
Use diatomaceous earth around vulnerable plants
Create barriers with crushed eggshells or sharp gravel
Encourage natural predators like birds, frogs, and beetles
Seal entry points around the home
Store pet food and compost securely
Reduce excess mulch near plant stems
Use slug and snail traps under boards or citrus peels
Check and remove snails from undersides of leaves
Dispose of collected snails in sealed bags
Repeat control methods consistently after rain