Slugs in the garden can be obnoxious but you do want to try natural control methods first. Many chemical controls for slugs contain a nasty ingredient called metaldehyde which can be extremely harmful to your pets. Another icky ingredient in many slug baits is carbaryl, a pesticide that will kill slugs, but will also kill off useful garden insects and can cause skin burns, nausea, stomach cramps, diarrhea and excessive salivation in humans, and at higher levels even worse symptoms.

To control slugs naturally:

Prevention is your first step. Keep a clean garden, get rid of excessive garden pots (slugs like to …read more