With each cubic metre of soil in the UK containing an average of around 200 slugs, according to experts, we've put together ...

Ground beetles, known for their penchant for snail and slug eggs, can be enlisted as allies. Cultivate plants (e.g., buckwheat, cilantro and bachelor's buttons) and grasses that attract ground beetles ...

Fortunately, they are easy to control. Identifying snail and slug eggs helps you catch the problem before it becomes too severe. Slug and snail eggs look much alike. Creamy-white, yellow ...

Slugs are most active in autumn, so as the weather becomes wetter and colder, it's essential to take action to keep these ...

The slug is native to the dense ... though they will commonly court other individuals. They lay clutches of eggs under leaves and soil, and leave the clutch once laid.

No-till farmers were plagued with slugs in 2024, so Penn State entomology specialist John Tooker takes a look at what caused ...

Slugs are soft-bodied and legless. They are white, gray or black and can range in size from ½" to 4". They overwinter as eggs in fields and hatch during the spring. Since they are nocturnal ...

Cooler and wetter days make this time of year a popular time for slugs - and they're probably trying to get into your home ...

What can I use to deter and get rid of slugs? Gardeners traditionally use things such as crushed eggshells, sharp sand and soot to repel slugs, but these have limited success. There are also a wide ...