The common garden snail will chew through the tender leaves of plants, which at best, looks unsightly, and at worst, will kill the plant.

Is it bad to kill snails?

A boom in the slug population is always a sign that the natural order of things is out of kilter. By killing snails, all you do is fight the symptoms; you leave untouched the underlying causes of the problem. The natural equilibrium will be even more disturbed because killing slugs also harms their natural enemies.

Are snails bad for the garden?

Snails seek out new, tender plant growth, making your developing garden a prime target for their feeding activity. While the damage they cause to tender growth is obvious, few people are aware that snails also eat plant roots, stems, and fruits.