You can pick them up with a paper towel (and a silent scream) and drop them into a jar of soapy water. That’s the fastest, least messy kill. Or you can gently release them outside—just know they’ll probably come back. They’re persistent little jerks.
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For a hands-off approach, lay down damp newspaper or a piece of cardboard at night. By morning, a colony of slugs will be huddled under it, thinking they’ve found a cozy Airbnb. Then you just scoop up the whole sheet and toss it in the trash.
The “weapons” that actually work (and don’t involve salt).
Salt works, yes, but it’s messy and cruel. It also damages your floors and kills your garden soil if you use it outside. So let’s skip that.
Try diatomaceous earth (food grade). Sprinkle a thin, invisible line near entry points. It’s like walking on broken glass for slugs, but microscopic and dry. They won’t cross it. Just don’t breathe the dust in—use a mask.
Another secret weapon: copper tape. Stick it around pots or along door frames. Slugs get a tiny electric shock when they touch copper—it’s the universe’s way of saying “nope, turn around.” You can find it at garden stores for cheap.
