The brown and black slugs that do the most damage are not natives and not a part of the local ecosystem.

Question: For a few years now, I’ve been using iron phosphate slug bait called “Sluggo.” I just got a new puppy and am worried about her going into the garden and eating it. Is it really totally safe ...

Question: Slugs damaged a lot of my flowers and vegetables last year right after I planted them. They also riddled my hostas. Are there controls that will not be harmful to my children and pets? Are ...

Slugs and snails are ravenous plant eaters that leave behind slimy trails of destruction as they glide through nurseries and lawns, farm fields and gardens. Remedies abound, but prevention is an ...

Surprise! August is a good month for slug hunting. The hot dry weather means your slug population will migrate to the coolness near house foundations, under groundcovers and wherever there is moisture ...

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 ...

ADAMA’s Ferrabait slug pellets offer fast feeding cessation and long-lasting protection for cereals, vegetables and broad-field crops.

Ready for some more slug talk? Read on. Responses edited for clarity and brevity. I am interested in all things slug, and continue to toss them when I find them as outlined in my book "Slug Tossing ...

Slugs and snails are slimy pests that can do a number on your garden. April and August are the best months to go after them. Pixabay photo Surprise! August is a good month for slug hunting. The hot ...