'It is attracted to dark, damp refuges such as vents and drains. 'The yellow cellar slug mostly eats mould and algae but can also be found eating leftovers, pet food and compost,' says Hayley.

Knowing what attracts them could help keep them at bay. Slugs will come inside the house for something they need, likely warmth, food or shade.

Why do slugs come indoors? What are they attracted to? 'The slug that is usually the culprit in indoor sightings is the yellow cellar slug 'Limacus flavus', which is a medium sized slug (up to 13cm long), slender with pale mottling on a yellow, green or tan body,' says Hayley.

Which slugs are likely to come inside the house? It's important to remember that the sale of slug pellets is now banned in the UK. We asked Hayley Jones, entomologist at the RHS, to share her tips on how to stop slugs getting in the house and her natural pest control methods. Slugs don't have any bones so they are able to slip through very small holes. It's one thing trying to control slugs in the garden, but how do we get rid of slugs in the house? And how can we stop them coming indoors in the first place? You can tell when a slug or snail has been inside your house if you find their wet, slimy trails across your floors or surfaces.

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