Esschert Design Slug Traps

These traps use a simple drowning method. You fill the base of the ceramic snail with a small amount of stale beer, which acts as an attractant for slugs. Once they crawl inside, they fall into the liquid and are unable to escape.

While stale beer is the most effective and traditional attractant for slugs, you can also use a mixture of water, sugar, and yeast. The goal is to create a yeasty scent that draws the pests in.

Yes, these are non-toxic and chemical-free. Because the bait is contained inside the ceramic shell, it is much safer than using traditional slug pellets or chemical pesticides that could be ingested by curious pets or wildlife.

You should check the traps every few days, especially after rainfall. Once the trap contains slugs, simply empty the contents into your compost or trash, rinse the ceramic shell with water, and refill it with fresh bait.

Yes, the ceramic construction is weather-resistant and designed for outdoor use. However, heavy rain can dilute the beer or yeast mixture, so you may need to check and refill the traps more frequently during wet weather.

Place the traps on a level surface near the plants you want to protect, specifically in areas where you notice slug damage or damp, shaded spots where slugs congregate. Grouping them closer to vulnerable hostas or leafy greens often yields the best results.