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How do I get rid of slugs from my garden without using chemicals?
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The best way to get rid of slugs from your garden without using chemicals is to use natural methods. Removing any potential hiding spots from your garden that the slugs might be drawn to, such as mulch, rocks, logs, and piles of leaves, can help reduce their numbers. Hand-picking the slugs and then disposing of them away from your garden is an effective approach as well. Placing copper strips around raised beds can also be effective in repelling slugs since they are repelled by electricity. Using natural predators like frogs, toads, and birds can also help control slug populations. Finally, applying a mix of ground coffee and beer is known to deter the slugs, although it needs to be done frequently.