A study suggests the reason some seedlings are more commonly eaten by slugs and snails may be down to the smells produced by young seedlings in the early stages of their development. Gardeners have ...

Many gardeners consider snails and slugs to be the most disgusting pests in the garden. I could live with their looks if they just didn’t cause so much damage. Snails and slugs belong to the mollusk ...

(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 ...

A review of decades of research revealed more than a dozen kinds of animals in addition to slugs and snails have caused rat lungworm disease in people around the world. Researchers from the University ...

Slugs and snails become increasingly common during autumn months as they thrive in wet conditions and amongst plentiful fallen leaves, yet there's a simple way to get rid of them for good. Experts ...

Snails might not seem like the most destructive visitors in the garden, but – just like slugs – they can cause serious damage to plants when left unchecked. If you’ve noticed tell-tale holes in your ...