Runner ducks: Your natural solution to garden snails
Have a lot of ravenous snails appeared in your garden? There are several ways to get rid of them. You can also use animals that love to eat snails. In just one day, they can devour up to 45 pests.
5:52 PM EDT, July 18, 2024
Snails are the bane of every gardener. They feed on the leaves and stems of plants, severely damaging them. If not removed in time, they can cause the plants to die. How can you get rid of snails? There are several different methods for this.
In garden stores, you will find many products aimed at combating snails. They are based on solid chemical substances, which can damage plants. However, another, less obvious method is becoming increasingly popular. All you need to do is bring the natural enemy of snails into your garden. What animal are we talking about?
Bring them into your garden. They will devour every snail
Snails constitute one of the biggest threats in the garden. They can be combatted in various ways – using chemical agents or more environmentally friendly homemade remedies. Another method is setting up traps for the pests. Few people realize that there is also an alternative method to fight snails. You can invite animals into your garden for which snails are a delicacy. These include runner ducks. This option is excellent for garden owners with a pond or water feature.
These ducks have a characteristic, upright posture. They are easy to raise and are known for their cheerful and lively disposition. Most importantly, runner ducks love snails. In one day, one duck can eat up to 45 snails. Introducing them to your garden will make pests disappear quickly.
Ducks instead of sprays
Runner ducks have been used for years to fight snails. A few years ago, a vineyard in Africa received much media attention. The owners brought in 500 ducks to deal with a pest infestation that threatened the vines.
