will snails hurt my winter acorn squash

Question

Will snails hurt my winter acorn squash and how do I get rid of them? Today I found about 5 snails on the beginning starts of baby squash.

Answer 1

Yes, snails can do some harm by feeding on the leaves, or worse, by getting into other areas of the garden and having themselves a feeding frenzy. It is best to get rid of them. This article will help with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/organic-snail-control-how-to-control-garden-snails.htm