Their beautiful flowers make lupins a real feast for the eyes. It is all the more annoying when they are attacked and destroyed by pests. You can find out whether snails also pose a danger to lupins in our guide.
How do I protect lupins from snail infestation?
Snails can cause serious damage to lupins by eating the leaves and flowers. To prevent slug infestation, you can install slug fences, water in the morning instead of in the evening and avoid chemical slug pellets. Tiger snails are useful helpers in the fight against snails.
Do snails attack lupins?
Snails often attack lupins. Manyslugs like to eat Lupinus – in the truest sense. They first help themselves to the leaves and finally move on to the flowers, if there are any.
In short: snails can become a real problem if you plant the multi-leaved lupine (Lupinus polyphyllus) or other species of butterflies in your garden.
How do I get rid of the slugs on my lupins?
To get rid of snails on your lupins, you shouldcollect the molluscs and then kill them. That sounds harsh, but it is the only sustainable solution. If you bring the live animals into the forest, you will only shift the problem.
Important: Spare the snails a painful death. Do not sprinkle them with s alt or pour boiling water over them. Cut the animals in half with secateurs. This method leads to quick death and prevents unnecessary suffering.
How can I prevent slugs on my lupins?
You can prevent slugs on your lupins by installingsnail fences around the plantsAdditionally, it is recommended towater in the morning instead of in the eveningso that you don't serve the nocturnal molluscs with the optimal moisture conditions.
Note: For the sake of the environment, you should avoid chemical slug pellets - whether for prevention or control.
Tip
Tiger snails as support in the garden
Not all slugs are your enemies! If you discover tiger snails in your garden, you should definitely not fight them. Aside from eating dead plant matter and dead animals, the species also eats the eggs of the Spanish slug, which is your real enemy. The tiger snail is therefore a beneficial insect that supports you in the fight against the snail plague.
