The strikingly spotted slugs often cause panic at first glance among most gardeners: another lettuce eater? myHOMEBOOK explains why leopard slugs are anything but harmful. The post Tigerschnegel: Why ...

Nothing beats a warm spring rain to bring on the slime patrol. When it comes to slugs and snails in the garden, and boy do we have a ton of them on the North Coast, a good approach is to think of ...

This article was originally featured on The Conversation. Wander through your backyard or walk along a stream and it’s likely you’ll see a snail – small, squishy animals with shells on their backs.

Snails and slugs are common pests in gardens. They belong to the mollusk family along with oysters, and they crawl along over a thin layer of slime that they produce to ease their way. Snails carry a ...

Q: I have a vegetable garden that has been overrun with snails. They are various sizes. I have tried Cory’s Snail Repellent, beer traps using Budweiser beer and salt. I filled in holes in my block ...

A single night of spring rain can transform a quiet garden into a slow-moving feast. Leaves that looked flawless yesterday ...

(Beyond Pesticides, August 25, 2021) Scientists at Oregon State University have found a highly effective bait for slugs and snails: bread dough. Although not quite as exciting as the slug-liquefying ...