What to do about snails in the mailbox?

Snails in your mailbox are not only annoying, but can also cause damage to your mail. Fortunately, there are effective ways to tackle this problem. In this guide we discuss how snails enter your letterbox, how you can prevent this and which products can help you with this.

1. Why do snails come into a mailbox?

Snails look for damp and dark places to hide. A letterbox often provides a perfect environment, especially if this:

• Not closed properly.
• It is located close to plants or wet soil.
• Contains residual organic material, such as leaves or soil.

2. Instant solutions to get rid of snails

If you are already bothered by snails in your mailbox, you can take the following steps:

• Manual removal: Check your mailbox daily and carefully remove snails.
• Clean the mailbox: Use a mild detergent to remove organic material.
• Use copper tape: Place copper tape on the inside edge of the mailbox. Snails avoid copper because of the mild electric shock it causes.

3. How do you prevent snails in the future?

Close mailbox

Make sure that your mailbox can be properly closed. Models with a rubber seal, such as our aluminium letterboxes, offer extra protection against intruders.

Adjust location

Place the mailbox in a dry, sunny spot and avoid contact with plants or damp soil. View our design letterboxes for stylish and practical solutions.

Use preventive measures

Scatter environmentally friendly slug pellets around the mailbox. This prevents snails from coming close at all.

4. Frequently asked questions

Which mailboxes are best to keep snails out?

Models with a lockable flap or rubber seal, such as our steel mailboxes, are the most effective.

Are slug pellets safe for animals?

Choose organic granules that do not contain harmful substances. These are safe for pets and other animals.

5. Conclusion

Snails in your mailbox can easily be tackled with the right measures. Invest in a lockable mailbox from our Doika collection and prevent this problem for good.