What Do Slugs Eat

Slugs are a very common garden pest throughout many parts of the world, especially North America and Europe.

Slugs will eat almost anything you can grow in your garden. They primary targets are soft-leaved plants and berries. Here is a list of the most common plants that slugs eat:

• Hostas
• Corn
• Lettuce
• Beats
• Strawberries
• Artichoke bushes
• Raspberry bushes
• And much more…

And, of course, slugs drink water. Water and moisture are essential to the survival of slugs. It is what keeps them slimy and alive. If slugs dry out they will die!

If you’re asking the question “What do slugs eat?” – the plain fact is that slugs will eat almost anything. They are ruthless creatures and can easily destroy a garden in no time.

For a step by step solution on slug control see our main page on how to get rid of slugs.