Unfortunately, slugs and snails breed all year round, but gardeners may notice peaks of egg laying in March and April, when, if conditions prove ideal, the eggs will hatch within 10 days. Individually ...

04:00, Thu, Mar 27, 2025 Updated: 16:31, Thu, Mar 27, 2025 Slugs and snails are widely disliked among gardeners, especially when they are invading your plants and vegetable patch. These pests are ...

Almost everyone who has a garden knows what a nuisance slugs can be. They are also one of the most destructive crop pests in ...

Experts have offered advice on how to get rid of slugs from your garden naturally, as an increase in the molluscs has been reported in gardens this summer. Many have been describing how their outdoor ...

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 ...

Slugs can be a real nuisance in the garden, but there are some simple and effective ways to keep them at bay - and you don't need to use harmful chemicals ...

As June approaches, strawberry enthusiasts should be on high alert: their anticipated crop risks devastation from ravenous slugs. These crafty mollusks have a sweet tooth for the sugars in ...

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 ...

Apple cider vinegar is a great soil amender for acid-loving plants like azaleas, rhododendrons, camellias, dogwoods, and gardenias. The apple cider vinegar will help lower the soil PH, helping it ...

Slugs can be a nuisance in your garden as they are not afraid to eat your ripening fruits or vegetables -- even before you get to them. Slugs also feed on the leaves of your plants, and excessive ...

Biological control offers an attractive alternative to chemical molluscicides in the management of pest slugs, with nematodes emerging as promising biocontrol agents. Among these, species within the ...