Growing vegetables can be rewarding, but slugs pose a significant threat by damaging crops like salad leaves and strawberries. These pests can destroy plants in hours, making it essential for gardeners to find effective deterrents. One proven method is using crushed eggshells, which create a sharp barrier that slugs avoid. Gardeners can wash and crush the shells, placing them around vulnerable plants. However, after rain, this method may lose effectiveness due to slipperiness. The Royal Horticultural Society suggests using natural traps, such as scooped-out citrus skins or jars filled with beer, to lure slugs away from crops. Regularly checking these traps enhances their effectiveness. Additionally, 'Nemaslug' offers an organic solution by introducing microscopic worms that infect and kill slugs, posing no threat to other garden wildlife. These methods provide gardeners with eco-friendly options to protect their plants from slug damage.