We applied Nemaslug for two consecutive years and the last two years we have had no problems with slugs since – they seem to have completely disappeared. Ensure the soil is moist before application, it is best to apply in the evening away from strong sunlight which will kill the nematodes. Garlic, chilli and cinnamon stinky spray- good but only as long as the rain doesn’t wash it off the leaves ( works really well on Hosta leaves in the summertime)Pellets- very effective but I don’t like putting poison into the environment and worry about the birds/ hedgehogs eating the poisoned pests. This will reduce the number of slugs laying eggs and therefore reduce the new population emerging in the spring. Evaporation can also effect the application, so it is best to avoid very bright or windy conditions.

Please note that Nemaslug may kill water snails, so if you have a pond or water course avoid applying within 15cm. Nemaslug will kill snails, and many retailers sell it for that purpose, however Nemaslug is not generally an effective snail treatment due to the snail lifecycle. It is also non-toxic to birds and other wildlife, and is absolutely safe for use around friendly animals or children. You can download the instructions for applying some Nemasys products including Nemaslug using a hose pipe.

Slugs continue to be an ongoing frustration for gardeners and continue to appear in the list of worst garden pests. If applying in hot weather it is better to wait till later in the day when the soil won’t dry out so quickly and the nematodes will have a chance to migrate under the ground during the night.

They leave slimy trails over plants and soil, and are particularly devastating to seedlings and cuttings. is a biological control product containing nematodes, which effectively controls small to medium sized slugs of most common UK species. Apply Nemaslug Slug Killer 6 weeks before harvest, when the tubers are most likely to be eaten by slugs.It works at relatively low temperatures and unlike chemical pellets it remains effective under wet conditions. Regularily applying Nemaslug every six weeks is the best way to keep slugs at bay throughout the growing season. The nematodes in Nemaslug are found naturally in UK soil and have been approved for use in organic gardening by the Soil Association.