Slugs are persistent garden pests, but chemical solutions harm the environment. This guide explores effective natural methods ...
Slugs and snails can be a nuisance in the garden, but there is a simple way to get rid of them for good - and it doesn't involve using harmful chemicals ...
If you live in an area with slugs, you know they can be a major garden nuisance. Nothing can ruin your elaborate gardening plans like seeing the remains of your tender seedlings eaten through down to ...
Slugs like a damp, mild climate. Slugs (and snails) like living in Oregon. Our mild, wet climate seems like paradise to them. There are a dozen important slug species in Oregon gardens (and a couple ...
Slugs are soft, slimy creatures (snails without the shell) that can wreak havoc on your garden. If you have a problem with garden slugs, try to tackle the issue without the use of chemicals. Slugs ...
Gardening season is underway, and you may have questions. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A photo is very helpful. Q: I’ve heard ...
Active at night, these beneficial insects have big appetites, with both the adults and their larvae eating pesky slugs that have intruded in your garden.
Almost everyone who has a garden knows what a nuisance slugs can be. They are also one of the most destructive crop pests in ...
Slugs are a common menace for gardeners across the UK, especially during the damp and warm summer months. These hungry creatures can quickly ruin plants, flowers, and crops, leaving gardeners annoyed ...
This popular DIY slug control method gets passed down from gardener to gardener, but according to science, it might not be ...
Slugs can cause significant damage to young plants in the spring. They feed by removing layers of leaf tissue, so the damage may not be entirely through the leaf. Look for an inconspicuous, whitish, ...
Start controlling slugs now as they make their way to the surface after spending winter underground. (Robin Rosetta, courtesy of OSU Extension Service) CORVALLIS, Ore. - It's spring and that means ...