How do I get rid of slugs in my house?

The best way to get rid of slugs inside the house is to eliminate their hiding places, including picking firewood off the floor and hanging plants and flowers from stands. All exterior doors should be adjusted so they close properly and any missing weather stripping or door sweeps should be replaced.

Other ways to eliminate slugs include placing a dehumidifier into a damp basement to eliminate the moist environment where slugs thrive and to secure all crawl space doors to keep slugs out. A homeowner may locate where slugs are hiding during the day by going out at night and locating the snail trails, following them to where the slug lives and eliminating them at the source.