If you encounter slugs around the area of your pond, or in your pond, and you are not willing to keep these slugs, here is a list of what you can do to do away with these slugs for good.

Feb 17, 2020 · List of aquatic pond insects you can find in garden ponds, wildlife ponds and natural lakes. Pond insect identification and water insect pictures.

Aug 27, 2021 · Some freshwater snails, such as the great pond snail and the lesser pond snail, are more sensitive to pollution and can warn you if your pond isn’t healthy. If snails are suddenly coming to the surface of your pond, the water quality is likely poor.

May 19, 2016 · They look like plain old garden variety dead slugs. Decomposition is a natural part of any ecosystem, so there's no reason to remove decomposing things. If they don't get eaten by a larger organism, the fungi and bacteria will break them down. posted by hydropsyche at 3:35 AM on May 20, 2016

Jun 30, 2022 · List of the best plants that repel slugs, including slug repellent shrubs, herbs, flowers and perennials that keep slugs away from yards.

Jan 31, 2023 · 4 easy ways to get rid of sludge in your pond. 1. Pond vacuum One way you can remove sludge from your pond is by using a pond vacuum. The pond vacuum will suck out every particle from the bottom of the tank. The use of pond vacuum is a widely recognized method of pond maintenance. 2. Pond drain

Jan 1, 2024 · An in-depth look at the different types of pond snails, whether they are good or bad for your pond and how to get rid of them.

Mar 22, 2025 · Slug eggs are white or off-white spheres with a jelly-like texture. They typically are found on plants, but some plants might be submerged into the water and the eggs might be placed in the water as well.

Apr 9, 2024 · Slugs can become problematic around a pond. Their natural predators are frogs and newts. You can help prevent slugs by keeping your pond plants surrounded by sand, which makes it harder for them to reach the plants. They do not like copper; you can use copper wire or pennies to keep slugs from reaching your plants.

Jul 11, 2010 · What's the score with slugs on your pond plants, are they bad for the plants and the pond or harmless? I have a few in the veggie filter now and i have just evicted one rather large jabba the hun looking fella. Should i leave them or is there a safe way to get rid of them? Do you know the difference between education and experience?