Leeche Trap..do you have any info?

Question:we have a small lake and we now have leeches..I know we can not get rid of totally ..but i have heard of traps..kind of like the ones you can use for slugs..can ya help

Answers:
There are no easy solutions to remove leeches from your pond. Many different types of leeches thrive in ponds, and small ponds often provide a suitable environment. Draining the pond in late fall allows the mud bottom of the pond to freeze, which can help eliminate leeches.

Another method is the 'Leech trap.'

Start with a coffee can with a plastic lid

Poke holes in the sides of the can with a nail. Holes should be 1/8 to 1/4 inch in size. The nail holes should leave a sharp burr on the inside of the can (approximately 50 holes).

Put about 1/4 cup of raw meat in the can (ground beef, liver, chicken or turkey giblets are recommended).

Put the lid on the can and submerge it completely in your pond. A rock placed on top of the can will prevent it from falling over and will help prevent snapping turtles from tampering with it.

Check the trap a couple of times a week and remove the leeches. Keep the trap in the pond until the leech numbers decrease, or you no longer catch any leeches in the trap.