www.agric.wa.gov.au/pest-animals/...d-slug-control
Pest snails and slugs damage plant seeds, seedlings, underground tubers, leaves and fruit. Damage to seedlings often results in the death of the plant, which means major production losses.
This web article looks at methods of lessening snail and slug damage using cultural, chemical and biological controls.
The most effective control of pests involves a combination of cultural, chemical and biological measures. Set a long-term goal to reduce slug and snail pests, rather than relying on a ‘knee-jerk’ reaction to an immediate problem.