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how to get rid of snails?

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  • ragz_2
    ragz_2 Posts: 3,254 Forumite
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    I expect it's slugs not snails. Sneak in at night and turn a light on... you'll catch them in the act. We have them come into the playroom/utility every night, loads of trails every morning. Not just this house but the last one too. Doesn't bother me, the trails vacuum up easily. I often accidentally tread on them when I go in to the room or hallway though, yuck!
    Oddly they don't come in when my husband is away - he's a gardener - I think they like him ;)
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  • Akom
    Akom Posts: 159 Forumite
    There's some parasite that dogs can get as a result of doing this; please look it up.

    I believe it's 'Lung worm' and it's a very nasty thing for your pooch to get. Very serious.
  • squeaky
    squeaky Posts: 14,129 Forumite
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    Slugs and snails can both be dealt with in the same way, so here are a couple of threads...

    Slugs indoors. Help!!!

    Slugs!!!! and other ugly bugs


    And I'm sure there will be some handy hints available in Greenfingered MoneySaving

    and there are also some useful threads here: slugs threads on In my home (includes DIY) MoneySaving
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