Slugs can squeeze through a gap the size of a hair. A single hair. It’s horrifying. They are the Houdini of the mollusk world. So, get on your hands and knees and inspect your baseboards, your pipes, and your door sweeps.
If you see a crack, fill it with caulk. If your door sweep has a gap, replace it. Caulk is your new best friend. It’s cheap, it’s easy, and it’s a wall of shame for slugs. They’ll hit that fresh bead of clear silicone and just give up.
The Final Boss: The Potted Plant Check
Are you bringing plants inside for the winter? Bad idea. Those pots are often slug motels. They ride in on the soil like tiny, slimy Ubers. Always repot outdoor plants in sterile indoor soil before bringing them in.
Or better yet, quarantine them in your garage for a week. If you see any slimy trails, don’t bring them in. The plant can stay outside. Your living room is not a nursery for gastropods.
