Listed below are some details on the most effective and popular methods of controlling slugs. Research is currently being done to test a type of nematode that seems promising against slugs. There are actually lots of folk remedies floating around in gardening books and magazines and some of them work, too. But be careful. And, of course, if you have a strong stomach, you can always pick off the slugs and dispose of them.
Early morning is best.
Creating an Inhospitable Enviroment Think sun. Slugs avoid any place sunny. Encourage toads and snakes in your garden. Keep the surfaces surrounding your plants rough and dry. Clean up any plant residue or other places slugs might hide during the day.