The Environment Agency has a plan to stop Spanish slugs. They ask cities to help. Pirita in Tallinn spends 20,000 euros this spring.
There are many red dots on the map. The dots show where slugs live. Most slugs are in Harju County.
Pirita helps gardeners with slugs. They put poison where slugs are. Last year, poison did not help enough.
Now they put poison in public places like parks. There are 20-30 places. People say there are many slugs. Poison is put there every week.
Fighting slugs costs money. Pirita got extra money. They use it for poison and cleaning. Total cost is 20,000 euros.
In Tartu, the problem is smaller. First slugs came last spring. The city gave containers for slugs. They will do it again this year.
A Tartu worker says the big problem is garden plants. Slugs come with pots and soil. Then they move to parks. The fight should start there.
In Pärnu, they use containers. They will not use poison.
The Environment Agency helps cities with slugs. Money for projects comes in autumn. Cities can get help.
Check plant roots and soil. When you buy new plants, look for slugs. Use clean soil and plants in gardens.