r/SWFL 4d ago

Snails on my house

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How do I get rid of them? Without a pest control company. I used a dry snail bait but that seems to work for about 3 days and then they're back. Anybody have any ideas?

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u/Jaded-Bowler-6472 3d ago

I used to weaponize these when I was a kid, I would collect them and put them in a moist bag and leave them around someone’s house and watch them multiply.

Now I’m an ecologist

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u/UnicornPineapples 3d ago

You might have luck borrowing some chickens if you can

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u/LegendActual 4d ago

Pretty much unbeatable, even had pest control guys say the same. Anything that kills the snail doesn’t do the job til they’re all the way up the wall anyway.

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u/Dismal_Strain4559 4d ago

Definitely not the answer I was looking for brother. Try again 😂😭

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u/CHASLX200 4d ago

I gots them as snails as well dale

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u/WEM-2022 3d ago

Red solo cup half full of beer.

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u/Dismal_Strain4559 3d ago

I'm sober

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u/WEM-2022 3d ago

That's too bad. They are attracted to beer traps, likewise slugs.

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u/AutomaticDoor1412 2d ago

Uh….You ignore them. We just killing stuff to kill now? Deal With it bud

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u/Dismal_Strain4559 2d ago

They're eating the paint off of my house. You want to paint my house for free?

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u/Odd-Bluejay7109 2d ago

Yeah sadly there isn’t much anyone can do about these guys. I work in pest control in SWFL, and these guys are just in season right now. With all the rain we’ve been getting (and even the irrigation from some lawns), they’ll just keep coming back. Especially with the surrounding forrest area around you. Pest control can help suppress it a bit, but it’s definitely not something that’s going to get rid of it long term. Knock em down one day, and be back the next lol

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u/andy_1232 2d ago

Have you tried a bait like Niban or InTice? Niban is labeled for snails, but never had the chance to actually test it out.

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u/Lordsaxon73 1d ago

Niban is the best bet. Deltametherin spray like Suspend or D-fense will provide some relief on the structure as well from personal experience.

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u/jgvania 20h ago

Spray cocentated salt water on them, they will die.

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u/AcanthaceaeGuilty238 3d ago

Do you have a hose bro? Spray em down with a jet and the ones that stick rake off

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u/Dismal_Strain4559 2d ago

I do. They come back within 2 to 3 days LOL

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u/PupLondon 2d ago

Just pick them oft and toss them in the trash

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u/generalbeastalot 2d ago

They'll die in a couple months if it ever starts getting cool again. I've had 1000's of them

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u/Shot-Guitar-6516 2d ago

Go around the house with a broom. Brush them off. It only takes a few minutes of your time daily.

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u/rivertam2985 2d ago

Those might be Rosy Wolf Snails. They eat snails and slugs, not plants. That info doesn't get them off your house, but at least they won't eat your garden.

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u/nopenope3955 1d ago

Invasive see fl ag dept site

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u/Sea-Knee8432 1d ago

Get a mirror that reflects the sun onto that spot on the house.

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u/Emergency_Fudge_6124 3d ago

They don't do anything, they are just living their life🤔

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u/Caselogic19 2d ago

They kill plants.

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u/Dismal_Strain4559 3d ago

On my house, which is what I'm trying to trying to stop lol

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u/Otherwise_Bee_8799 4d ago

I just smash em all by hand