Stop slugs coming into gardens overnight with a simple 3-ingredient homemade trap

Slugs tend to be more active in late August as it is the middle of their breeding season (Image: Getty) Slugs can be a gardener’s worst nightmare as they destroy any beloved flowers or crops in a matter of hours, but there is a simple way to keep them away from your garden. These annoying pests tend to be more active at the end of summer as it is right in the middle of their breeding season and gardens are more likely to be filled with vegetables ready to be harvested so there is more for them to eat. However, rather than buying sprays or pellets filled with chemicals that can harm local animals such as birds, cats or foxes here is a natural way to stop slugs from chewing up your garden .

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