Snails in the garden are a problem that plagues many gardeners. The pests tirelessly destroy young plants, leaves and vegetables. Eggshells are said to help keep the voracious snails away from the bed. We explain whether eggshells help against snails.
Do eggshells help against snails in the garden?
Eggshells can be used as a snail repellent in the garden, although their effectiveness is controversial. Crushed eggshells spread around affected plants can be tried in combination with coffee grounds or sawdust. They also serve as fertilizer.
Are eggshells too hot for snails?
There is a rumor circulating on the internet that eggshells are too sharp for snails and are therefore a good snail repellent. Unfortunately, the former is nothing more than a rumor: snails can even crawl over razor blades without injuring themselves. The reason: They don't crawl directly on the ground but on their mucus, which protects them from sharp and pointed objects.
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Do eggshells still help against snails?
In most cases, there is still a grain of truth in old home remedies and rumors. Some die-hard gardeners swear by the effect of eggshells. Others, on the other hand, report no or very little effect in their reports.
Hence our tip:Try it out!
The home remedy is said to be particularly good in combination with other substances such as sawdust or coffee grounds. It is also recommended to use the shells of uncooked eggs. An advantage of eggshells: They also serve as fertilizer.
How are eggshells used against snails?
If you decide to give the eggshells a chance, follow these steps:
- Crush the eggshells coarsely in a cloth or in a bag.
- Spread the peels generously around the affected plants.
- AddCoffee grounds or sawdust.
- To increase the effect, you can set up a “snail feeding area” somewhere else in the garden. Here you leave all sorts of treats for the snails so that they leave your beds alone and eat somewhere else.
Tip
Alternative to eggshells
A very effective alternative to eggshells is planting a snail fence (€95.00 on Amazon). This method is particularly suitable for limited areas such as small beds or flower pots.
