Think Crushed Eggshells Stop Slugs? Science Says You’re Probably Just Feeding Them

If you’re a gardener, chances are you have a tense relationship with slugs. 

Even though only nine of the 44 species in the UK actually eat your veggies. , and while they’re key to feeding our dwindling bird population, it can be hard to give unwanted visitors grace if they’re making your garden suffer.

Still, there are lots of reasons – like the fact that biodiverse gardens fare better – not to kill them. Some turn to repellants over pesticides, some of which are illegal in the UK anyway.