Okay, I’ll relent—beer traps do work. But only if you’re desperate or have a slug infestation that rivals a low-budget horror film. Bury a shallow container so the rim is level with the floor, pour in some cheap beer, and wait.
Slugs are attracted to the yeast, dive in, and can’t get out. It’s a little grim, but effective. For an upscale twist, use a slug-busting yeast water recipe: one teaspoon of yeast mixed with a tablespoon of sugar in a cup of warm water. Just as deadly, zero hangover for you.
Remember to check the trap every morning. Empty it into the garden (the yeast is good for soil) or just flush the evidence. No judgment here.
Salt: The Nuclear Option
We all know salt kills slugs. Pour a pinch on one, and it dissolves like a villain in a Wizard of Oz meltdown. But please—don’t use salt indoors. It will ruin your floorboards, corrode metal, and leave white stains that scream “I panicked.”
Save salt for the garden path, where it’s a last resort. Inside, stick to gentler methods like citrus peels or cucumber slices—apparently, slugs hate the acidity. Try leaving a few near suspected entry points. Weird? Yes. But it works.
