Getting rid of slugs: SnailStop electric slug fence for gardens and raised beds
Dear Garden Owners,
Have you recently noticed unusually high slug activity in your garden, especially after heavy rains? These small creatures can cause significant damage by destroying lettuce heads, young seedlings, and a variety of vegetables.
SnailStop by Kerbl: your solution for controlling snails without using snail pellets
Due to the recent heavy downpours, the situation has worsened, leading to a massive slug infestation. Among gardeners, there is no other topic of conversation at the local meetups and on social media. The situation has become so dramatic that slug pellets are in short supply at many sales points and online.
But don't worry, we have the perfect solution for you!
In this context, we would like to introduce the SnailStop electric slug fence from Kerbl – an effective solution for keeping snails at bay without the use of snail pellets. The SnailStop fence uses a safe electric barrier that prevents snails from entering your lettuce and vegetable beds without killing them.
Benefits of SnailStop at a Glance:
- Effective Protection: Keeps slugs reliably away from your plants without chemicals or toxins.
- No slug pellets: The electric fence keeps snails away using a short 9 V impulse; the snails are not killed.
- Easy Installation: Can be easily set up and adjusted – ideal for raised beds.
- Long-Lasting Protection: Provides a permanent solution, allowing you to enjoy your gardening without interruption.
Without slug pellets
reliable
harmless
not lethal
ultra-easy installation
good value
can be extended at will
unaffected by environmental factors (rain, heat, etc.)
Many satisfied hobby gardeners report positive experiences with SnailStop.
Act Now and Protect Your Garden!
Say goodbye to snail problems and enjoy the fruits of your garden with SnailStop by Kerbl – your choice for gardening without snail pellets. Order today and discover just how simply you can keep snails away in a targeted and effective way.
Salad, vegetables and herbs from one's own garden are enjoying great popularity among more and more hobby gardeners. It doesn't get any fresher or healthier than this. They invest a lot of work and love in it.
It is all the more frustrating, then, when snails attack the lettuce and ruin all your hard work. After many fruitless attempts to drive away these voracious slimy creatures, keen hobby farmers are looking for an effective method – without using slug pellets – to get rid of these pesky pests. Now there is an effective solution for repelling snails without using slug pellets.
SnailStop Electric Slug Fence
The innovative solution to protect your vegetables from slugs safely and without poison.
The Electric Snail Fence protects your vegetables from snails safely and without poison. Compared to other control methods, the Electric Snail Fence is harmless to humans and animals!
The operating principle: The live fence tape forms an insurmountable barrier for all kinds of slugs in the home garden. The fence tape has two parallel, electrically conductive contact strips. If the slug makes a connection between the two contact strips when trying to cross the fence strip, a small current flows for a short time. Due to the low fence voltage of 9 Volts (block battery), the slugs do not suffer any damage, but only feel an unpleasant tingling sensation and are immediately induced to turn around.
For other animals and also for humans, the effect is not noticeable and completely harmless.
The live fence tape forms an insurmountable barrier for all kinds of slugs. If the slug makes a connection between the two contact strips when trying to cross the fence strip, a small current flows for a short time. Due to the low fence voltage, the slugs only feel an unpleasant tingling sensation and are immediately induced to turn around.
No prior knowledge is required to connect the fence tapes to the power unit. The fence tape can be connected and supplied with power with the help of the contact clip, which is connected to the power unit. Two control LEDs enable safe monitoring of the battery status and the power supply.
The self-adhesive fence tape can be easily and permanently attached to almost all types of surfaces (wood, metal, plastic, stone, concrete) and can be shortened if necessary. By means of bed connectors, multiple beds can also be operated with a single power unit. This means the fence can be extended to a maximum length of 30 m.
Areas of application
Of course, we have developed our SnailStop so that it can be used for more than just raised beds. The fence tape sticks to almost all substrates made from wood, metal, concrete, plastic and stone. This makes the SnailStop ideal for simple bed borders close to the ground, lawn edges or slug plates too.
Where can SnailStop be used?
- Raised beds
- Bed borders
- Lawn edges
- Slug plates
- Edge stones
What substrates does the fence tape stick to?
Stone
Wood
Metal
Plastic
Concrete
Assembly Instructions
Electric fences are not the only good way to repel slugs. There are also various chemical agents that drive away or kill slugs. However, one should be careful when choosing the agent, as many are poisonous and could thus also become a danger to other animals and humans.
If you are looking for an effective and safe way to protect your garden from slugs, consider electric slug fences.
Many hobby farmers are enthusiastic about the electric slug fence! It is the perfect solution for those who suffer from slug infestations in the garden. Poison-free and harmless, it is the best choice for an insurmountable barrier against all kinds of slugs. Finally, you can enjoy your home-grown vegetables and salad with fresh herbs again.
Tips and tricks:
Attention:
The SnailStop electric slug fence protects your plants from slug invasion. If there are already slugs or slug eggs in the soil of your vegetable bed, you have to remove them.
Tip:
Place a narrow board on your plant bed. The slugs will collect on the underside over time. In the evening, in the dark, you can turn the board over and remove the pesky pests. SnailStop prevents new ones from coming.
FAQ
Snails cross the fence tape despite the power supply being connected. What could be the cause?
- The battery is empty. If the battery voltage is low, the battery status indicator flashes red when the test button is pressed. If the battery is empty, it lights up red permanently.
→ Change the battery. - The aluminium strip of the fence tape is damaged.
→ Check the two contact strips over the entire length of the fence tape for any damage. - The fence connection contact is faulty.
→ Remove the contact clip and check the contacts and the fence tape for any dirt. Replace the contact clip and press it firmly into place. Check the function at several points according to the description in the operating instructions. - The fence tape is longer than 30m. A maximum of 30m of fence tape may be operated with one power unit.
→ Shorten the fence tape to a maximum of 30 metres. - The fence tape is heavily soiled with slug slime. In case of heavy snail infestation, slime can be deposited on the fence tape. This can affect the function of the fence and, in high concentrations, has a negative effect on the battery life.
→ Only remove the softened slime in wet weather with a wet sponge or cloth. Never scrape off dried slime as this may damage the metallic conductor of the fence tape. - Overgrowth (grass, leaves...) can form electrical bridges and negatively influence the function. In this case, the fence status LED flashes red when the test button is pressed. In addition, parts of plants can be used by the snails as "ladders" to overcome the fence.
→ Cut back any overgrowth regularly.
I don't have a raised bed. Can I still use SnailStop?
Of course you can! You can also stick the fence tape near the ground on a bed border or you can make a simple wooden frame around your vegetables on which you stick the fence tape.
How long does the battery last?
Thanks to the innovative pulse control, the battery lasts an entire snail season!
Can I extend the fence tape?
Sure! You can extend the fence flexibly. All you need is an additional roll of fence tape (10 m or 20 m) and a fence tape connector.
What is the maximum length of the fence?
With one generator you can protect up to 30 m of fence.
Will I get an electric shock? Is it dangerous for my child or my pet?
No! Thanks to the low-voltage concept with 9V, touching is absolutely harmless.
Does SnailStop kill the snails?
No! The snails only feel a slight tingling sensation that makes them turn around.
I have several raised beds. Do I need a set for each raised bed?
No! Thanks to the bed connector you can connect several raised beds and only need one generator.
Do the two ends of the fence tape have to touch? (closed circle)
No! You do not have to create a closed circuit with the fence tape.
Do I have to put on a new fence tape every year?
No! The fence tape sticks permanently and reliably to almost all surfaces and can be used for several years.
What do I do with SnailStop in winter?
We recommend removing the unit after the season and storing it in a dry and frost-free place. The fence tape remains stuck!
Do I have to attach the fence connection clip to both ends of the fence tape?
No! You can freely choose the position of the fence connection clip.
The 10m fence tape in the starter set is not enough for me. Do I have to buy a second set now?
No! The fence tape is available separately in 10 m and 20 m as an accessory.
I have damaged the fence tape. Do I have to redo everything?
No! You can repair damaged areas with the fence tape connector.