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

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

Researchers hypothesized that host stress influences the release of rat lungworm larvae from snails, and tested this prediction by subjecting wild-caught, naturally infected snails (the semi-slug ...

Slugs are a gardener’s nightmare, munching through plants and leaving unsightly holes. They become even more of a menace in autumn, their breeding season. These pests can decimate flowers and ...

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

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

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 ...

However, scientists report that queen black garden ants (Lasius niger) eat offspring in a seemingly unappetizing state: when the larvae are infected with a fungus 1. By doing so, the queens ...

Hens' eggs are the type of egg most frequently used in cooking. Duck eggs, gull eggs and quail eggs are less frequently used and are generally eaten on their own, rather than in baking.

Eggs royale is similar to Eggs Benedict or florentine but uses smoked salmon instead of ham or spinach. Using cold butter rather than warm, melted butter means the sauce takes a few extra minutes ...

And while slugs lay eggs all year round, they’re most prolific in early spring and autumn. To keep those pesky gastropods away from your home, the household experts at Online Carpets have pulled ...