Description
HOW DO THEY WORK? – Gardeners have long used beer traps to defend against those pesky gastropods – but how do they actually work? Slugs and snails are naturally attracted to decaying plant material which is a source of food for them. Beer (and other alcoholic drinks) seems to cause the same response due to the presence of yeast. Once the slug or snail makes their way into the trap they often slip into the liquid and are unable to get out, where they eventually drown in the beer (what a way to go!)
Will beer traps completely eliminate slugs & snails from your place of residence? Probably not…
Will they reduce your overall volume of slugs & snails? Absolutely!
Slug traps are a valuable tool in your gastropod defense arsenal – particularly in homes and gardens which don’t use potentially hazardous biocides & poisons (quite right too).
POISON FREE & MUCH MORE PET FRIENDLY – Most slug and snail pellets, powders, sprays and gels contain biocides or poisons. These chemicals can be potentially hazardous to pets, children, wildlife and ecosystems. Our slug traps, however, contain nothing more unnatural than 2 inches of beer! Conventional slug and snail killers contain biocides which are just as toxic to pets and wildlife as they to slugs and snails. Our traps are a much more pet friendly option as they do not contain any biocide or poison. Please note that slug and snail traps could still pose a choking hazard to curious pets, particularly if the trap has not been emptied and is starting to smell. Remember to check and empty the traps regularly. Always set the traps in places your pets cannot reach. Always supervise your pets around the traps.
VERSITILE USE – Can be used outdoors: in vegetable patches, green houses, around flower pots and in raised beds.