Can i put salt in my soil to destroy snails and slugs?

Question

as i have loads o snails and slugs in my garden

Answer 1

no.... salt ruins soil.... use a slug and snail bait that contains IRON PHOSPHATE.... it kills 'em.... and it's safe around kids and pets and wildlife... turns into fertilizer if not eaten by the slugs.... not poisonous like other baits.... just fouls up the slug's digestion, they can't eat, and crawl away to die..... just be sure it's IRON PHOSPHATE on the label as the 'killer' ingredient.....

Lowe's carries one... and nurseries do, too....

Answer 2

Salt Kills slugs but Wat a mess.Try this ;Put a little cat food on old plate.water around area to bring out the slugs.I guarantee you will have a plate full of the creatures.Dispose of them how you will.NO MESS.

Answer 3

i think you should by a certain kind poison that you put in the soil you can buy pretty much any where like target,Wall mart,Safeway,rite aid,and longs.

its totally safe or of you see a snail just poor a little salt on it:)

Answer 4

You don't want salt in the soil.  Salt kills plants.

You can use garden grade diatamceous earth ( not the kind used in swimming pools ) or crushed eggshells.  Sprinkle either wherever you have a slug/snail problem.  They cannot crawl on either surface because they are soft bodied and these substances create a rough surface.

Answer 5

So do I, but I prefer to be able to actually grow SOME healthy plants.  There are incredibly few plants that will tolerate as much salt as it would need to do away with your slimy visitors I'm afraid!

Answer 6

Put many small saucers of beer around your garden. Egg shells also will keep them at bay. Salt runs the risk of killing your plants and contaminating your soil - bad idea

Answer 7

Slug pellets! Their safe for animals and children and they dissolve into the soil after a period of time. You can get them at most good garden centres.