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It's almost impossible to eradicate snails and slugs since they can come in from neighboring land, on new plants, or even as eggs in the soil of new plants.  The eggs looks like clusters of pearls, about 1/8 inch in size.  They're often found under boards, rocks and pots and should be destroyed.
 
It's almost impossible to eradicate snails and slugs since they can come in from neighboring land, on new plants, or even as eggs in the soil of new plants.  The eggs looks like clusters of pearls, about 1/8 inch in size.  They're often found under boards, rocks and pots and should be destroyed.
      
==Chemical controls==
 
==Chemical controls==
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==Biological controls==
 
==Biological controls==
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[[Ducks]] love to eat snails and slugs.
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[[Decollate snails]] feed on the brown garden snail.  They will also feed on succulent leaves or berries near ground-level.  They are sold in some areas, and are illegal in some areas.

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