Almost everyone who has a garden knows what a nuisance slugs can be. They are also one of the most destructive crop pests in ...

Active at night, these beneficial insects have big appetites, with both the adults and their larvae eating pesky slugs that ...

Slugs like a damp, mild climate. Slugs (and snails) like living in Oregon. Our mild, wet climate seems like paradise to them. There are a dozen important slug species in Oregon gardens (and a couple ...

Slugs and snails can be a nuisance in the garden, but there is a simple way to get rid of them for good - and it doesn't ...

If you're looking for slug repellent plants then you've come to the right place. Here we round up the best plants – flowers, crops and shrubs – that will not fall prey to these slippery garden ...

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 ...

One tiny animal can be a nightmare for avid gardeners and that is the pesky slug. From munching lettuce heads to destroying young seedlings, slugs can leave a trail of destruction in their path. And ...

Instead just sprinkle the coffee grounds onto soil and around raised beds or pots during dry, clear weather, and then when it ...

Use repellants and protective clothing to avoid tick bites that can spread Lyme disease. Natural strategies work best in combatting pests such as Colorado potato beetles, striped cucumber beetles, ...

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Slugs can cause significant damage to young plants in the spring. They feed by removing layers of leaf tissue, so the damage may not be entirely through the leaf. Look for an inconspicuous, whitish, ...

Start controlling slugs now as they make their way to the surface after spending winter underground. (Robin Rosetta, courtesy of OSU Extension Service) CORVALLIS, Ore. - It's spring and that means ...