In California, the brown garden snail (Cornu asperum) is the most common variety of snails. These guys are grayish-yellow, have a brown shell, and leave their signature slime trail behind them (well, that's true for most land snails). Garden snails were intentionally introduced in Southern California around 1850 and have thrived in the moist environment. They are found in both urban and rural environments, making them a problem to homeowners and farmers alike.

With the help of professional services you'll find PestMan Pest Control along with the following tips, you can slow down slugs and snails from becoming a problem on your property.

• Do not overwater your lawn and garden areas.
• Make sure gutters are in good working order and are directing water away from your home's exterior.
• Place potted plants in plant racks that are up off of the ground.
• Create a stone or crushed rock barrier between any mulch or soil and your foundation.
• Plant garden areas a distance away from the outside of your home.
• Keep piles of firewood, trashcans, and compost bins up off the ground and store them away from the outside of your house.

HABITAT
Nocturnal by nature, snails spend most of their days hiding in dark, damp places. At night, they emerge to eat grass, decaying organic matter like soggy leaves, and flowering plants. You'll most likely find snails in densely covered areas such as vegetable gardens, plant beds, piles of leaves, and areas with heavy weeds.

We can provide the snail service as an add-on to your regularly scheduled treatments all year long or on a seasonal basis, for an additional charge of $13 per service.