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 ...

OUR flip flop summer – with sun one minute and downpours the next – can make it hard to know what to expect. And the conditions also make it a nightmare in other respects – it’s perfect for garden ...

There are numerous non-toxic, eco-friendly methods to control slugs and snails without harming beneficial insects, pets, or the environment. Slugs and snails are most active at night and thrive in ...

10:29, Sat, Sep 7, 2024 Updated: 16:25, Sat, Sep 7, 2024 Slugs, while useful at breaking down plant matter, are the number one enemy of vegetable plants. These pests have insatiable appetites, and ...

Famed for keeping vampires at bay, garlic has been found to be equally unpopular with slugs and snails, scientists revealed yesterday. The pungent plant which was worshipped by the Egyptians, could ...

Slugs and snails are the number one pests in any garden and tricky to control. They feed on plants' leaves, stems, flowers, and fruits. Damage to plants is usually viewed as irregular holes and scars ...

Snails and slugs usually will lay their eggs in dark, damp places, so if you suspect an invasion, start looking in those areas. This guide covers slug and snail egg identification, their lifecycles ...

Slugs and snails are back at the top of the list of pests detested by gardeners after being knocked from first place by an invasive caterpillar. In 2015, the caterpillar of the box tree moth from East ...