Easy Trap for Slugs & Snails: Reusable Poison-Free Slug and Snail Trap for Gardens

Easy Trap: A Chemical-Free Slug and Snail Trap

The Easy Trap is a reusable, chemical-free slug and snail trap that sits sunk into the soil and is filled with beer or a natural yeast-and-water attractant. Slugs and snails follow the smell, climb in and can't get back out. Its domed lid keeps out rain, debris and curious pets, and it's 100mm wide by 120mm high, so it tucks into veggie patches, garden beds and large pots. With no poison involved, it's a family-friendly option for protecting seedlings and leafy greens.

How Does a Slug and Snail Trap Work?

Slugs and snails are strongly attracted to the smell of fermenting yeast in beer or a sugar-yeast mix. They crawl to the trap at night, slide over the rim and fall into the liquid, where they can't climb out. Because the trap only attracts the pests to one spot, there are no pellets scattered through the garden.

Natural Attractant Recipe

Use either option, filling the bottom few centimetres of the trap:

• Beer: cheap lager or pilsner works well.
• Yeast mix: stir 1 teaspoon of sugar and ½ teaspoon of dry yeast into 1 cup of warm water.

Replace the liquid every few days, and sooner after heavy rain or hot weather, when it dilutes or evaporates.

How to Set the Trap

• Dig a hole in a garden bed, veggie patch or pot where slugs and snails are active.
• Sink the trap so the rim sits at or just above soil level, about 1cm higher. Too high and slugs miss it, too low and helpful ground beetles may fall in.
• Pour in the beer or yeast mix.
• Fit the domed lid to keep out rain and debris.
• Set traps in the evening, as slugs and snails feed at night and after rain.
• For heavier infestations, place several traps a few metres apart around the garden.

Emptying the Trap Safely

In parts of Australia, including Sydney and Brisbane, slugs and snails can carry rat lungworm, which can harm dogs and people. Wear gloves when emptying the trap, tip the contents into a sealed bag in the bin, and wash your hands afterwards. Keep caught slugs away from dogs, and rinse and refill the trap ready for the next night.

Trap or Snail Bait?

Traps are poison-free and safe around children, pets and wildlife, and they show you how many slugs and snails are active. They work best for small to medium gardens and veggie beds. For large areas or heavy infestations, many gardeners combine traps with a pet-safer iron-based snail bait.

Key Features and Benefits

• Reusable slug and snail trap
• Poison-free, uses beer or a natural yeast attractant
• Domed lid keeps out rain, debris and pets
• Sinks into the soil for easy access by slugs and snails
• Child and pet safe, with no chemical pellets
• Compact 100mm x 120mm for beds and pots
• Easy to empty, rinse and reset

Product Details

• Brand: Easy Trap
• Product: Trap for Slugs & Snails
• Size: 100mm x 120mm
• Material: Plastic cup with domed lid
• Attractant: Beer or homemade yeast and sugar mix (not included)
• Reusable: Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Easy Trap for slugs and snails?

It's a reusable, chemical-free trap that's sunk into the soil and filled with beer or a yeast-and-water attractant. Slugs and snails crawl in and can't get out.

What do I put in the Easy Trap?

Use cheap lager or pilsner beer, or a mix of 1 cup warm water, 1 teaspoon sugar and ½ teaspoon dry yeast. Fill the bottom few centimetres and replace every few days.

How does a slug and snail trap work?

The fermenting smell of yeast attracts slugs and snails at night. They slide in over the rim and fall into the liquid, where they can't climb back out.

What is the best trap for slugs?

The best slug trap sits at soil level, holds a fresh beer or yeast attractant and has a lid to keep out rain. Using several traps across the garden catches far more than one.

Is it safe around pets and children?

Yes, there's no poison involved. Empty catches promptly with gloves and keep dead slugs and snails away from dogs, as they can carry rat lungworm in some parts of Australia.

How often should I check the trap?

Check every couple of days, empty the catch and refill the attractant, especially after rain or hot weather.

Is the Easy Trap reusable?

Yes. Empty it, rinse it and add fresh attractant, then set it out again.

Where can I buy the Easy Trap for Slugs & Snails in Australia?

The Easy Trap for Slugs & Snails is available from Bonnyrigg Produce & Garden Supplies at 462 Elizabeth Dr, Bonnyrigg NSW 2177, Australia. You can visit our store or order online with delivery across Australia.