Protect Your Plants with Smart, Safe Solutions 

A flourishing garden is a joy—until pests move in and undo your hard work! Whether it's slugs munching on your lettuce or aphids draining the life out of your roses, garden pests can be a real nuisance. But don’t worry—there are many smart, safe, and effective ways to keep them in check. And the best part? Lenehans.ie stocks all the tools and products you need to keep your garden pest-free.

Here’s how to identify, tackle, and prevent garden pests the right way:

1. Manually Remove Pests

For: Slugs, snails, caterpillars, adult vine weevils
Sometimes the simplest method is best. Grab a pair of garden gloves and a flashlight and go pest-picking in the evening when slugs and snails are most active. Look around damp, shady spots during the day—many pests hide under pots, boards, and leaves.

Tip: Drop pests into a container of soapy water or relocate them far away from your garden.

2. Create Physical Barriers

For: Slugs, snails, caterpillars

Prevent pests from ever reaching your crops with clever barriers. Use plant netting and garden fleece to protect crops like cabbage and lettuce from caterpillars and birds. Sprinkle horticultural grit or crushed eggshells around vulnerable plants—slugs hate crossing sharp surfaces.

3. Set Traps to Lure & Capture

For: Aphids, whitefly, slugs, snails, wasps

  • Hang sticky insect traps in greenhouses to catch aphids and whitefly.

Pro Tip: Lenehans' slug traps are pet-safe and hedgehog-friendly, making them a great eco-choice.

4. Use Slug Pellets & Traps

Slugs can cause serious damage to your plants, especially in damp conditions. To keep them under control, consider using slug pellets or traps. Lenehans stock a wide range of slug control solutions, including pellets and traps to suit every garden type.

Be sure to always follow the instructions on the packaging carefully for safe and effective use. Scatter pellets sparingly and target only the most vulnerable plants. Regularly check and empty traps to maintain their effectiveness.


 

6. Repel Larger Visitors

For: Moles, cats, mice, rats

For bigger intruders, sonic pest repellents are your best friend. These devices—available at Lenehans—emit a sound that’s unpleasant to pests but inaudible to humans. You’ll also find cat repellent sprays and Fox Repellents. 

6. Repel Larger Visitors

For: Moles, cats, mice, rats

For bigger intruders, sonic pest repellents are your best friend. These devices—available at Lenehans—emit a sound that’s unpleasant to pests but inaudible to humans. You’ll also find cat repellent sprays and rat-proof mesh at Lenehans to cover compost bins or vegetable beds.



7. Deter Hungry Birds & Protect Ponds

Birds are helpful pest controllers, but they sometimes nibble your crops or go fishing in your pond. Protect your berries and lettuce with bird netting from Lenehans. And to keep herons away from garden ponds, run fishing line or wire fencing 15–30 cm off the ground around the edge to stop them from stepping in.



Prevention is the Best Cure

Here's how to make your garden naturally pest-resistant:

Keep Plants Healthy

Strong, well-fed plants resist pests better. Use liquid feed and compost from Lenehans to help your garden thrive.

Try Companion Planting

Certain plants naturally repel pests. Mix marigolds with vegetables to deter aphids and attract hoverflies. Or plant peppermint, rosemary, or spring onions—all disliked by slugs and ants.

Attract Natural Predators

Encourage ladybirds, frogs, and birds into your garden by installing bird feeders, insect hotels, and small wildlife ponds. You can find bird-friendly feeders and water bowls at Lenehans, perfect for building a balanced garden ecosystem.

Keep Weeds Under Control

Weeds give pests extra places to hide. Use weed barrier fabric and garden hoes, both available at Lenehans, to keep your garden tidy and pest-free.

Final Thoughts: Your Pest-Free Garden Starts at Lenehans

Whether you’re battling slugs, wasps, aphids or bigger pests like moles and cats, Lenehans.ie has everything you need to defend your garden. From safe pesticides and slug pellets to traps, netting, and repellents—your garden is in good hands.

Shop the full range of garden pest control solutions today at Lenehans.ie and enjoy a cleaner, greener, healthier garden all season long.