How to make a simple snail trap

Simple snail trap to keep the critters away

Though otherwise harmless, it is true that snails can wreak havoc on your garden beds. Which, when you've spent months preparing your yard, can be incredibly frustrating!

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No need to put up with these hungry beasts munching their way through your garden. This simple trap is just what you need.

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 

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.

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