Snail Crushing is quick, effective and I just can't do it

I find snail crushing to be a really effective way to eliminate these pests. It takes very little effort but I just have a real 'thing' about doing it myself.

The best idea is to go out after dark with a torch and just pick them up and start crushing. I guess some people do this with their fingers, others may use their foot or some tool. Regardless of how you do this the result is the same. The snails are dead and you have saved your plants for one more night.

photo of snail about to be crushed

My friend does use this method and tells me the ants and other smaller insects come along in the morning and take away the snail shells that are left behind.

CAUTION... Where I live we get dangerous garden snakes and they are also on the prowl at night. Be VERY careful as you may have company of a kind you REALLY don't want. Keep a keen lookout if you take children with you if you also have snakes in your area.

Snail crushing - no way! Need a coffee after that idea.

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