There is no foolproof method to eradicate slugs and snails, but you can protect your plants and try to reduce their numbers in a variety of ways. Although not a cure for slugs/snails, it’s a good idea to allow toads, frogs, and beetles to stay in your garden, as they eat slugs. However, one of the best ways to deal with snails or slugs is to use barriers to physically prevent the pests from being able to get to your plant.

For example, sprinkle circles of lime, eggshells, Diatomaceous Earth, or sawdust around plants.