Simple snail trap to keep the critters away

SET A SNAIL TRAP

Gather your supplies

• 90mm dia. PVC pipe (25cm)
• Galvanised tie wire
• Lettuce leaves
• Table salt

You’ll also need

Hand or power saw; wire cutters


FOR YOU TO NOTE

• When using power tools, wear all safety gear required and refer to product instructions.
• Place traps at edges of beds, where snails enter. 

Here’s how 


STEP 1

Using a saw,
cut a 25cm length of
pipe. Position trap.


STEP 2

Use wire cutters
to cut a 50cm length of wire. U-bend the middle of wire and place over pipe, pushing wire ends into soil.

STEP 3

Put 3–5 lettuce leaves in pipe as bait.


STEP 4

Sprinkle 1–2 Tbsp salt on either side of leaves.

STEP 5

Check trap each day, removing dead snails, replacing wilted lettuce and topping up salt. 


Watch the video below.