House Digest on MSN

Say goodbye to slugs in your yard with 13 organic methods

There are many ways to keep slugs out of your yard and away from your plants, ranging from traps and distractions to hands-on ...
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This one item you throw away daily is guaranteed to stop slugs in their tracks – save it from the bin and use it for effective pest control instead

Dealing with pests is just part-and-parcel of being a gardener. If you grow vegetables in particular, you're likely familiar with the constant battle against slugs. That's why you need to stop ...
inforum

Bumps on maple leaves, hydrangea fertilizer, slug control

Q: The leaves of our maple tree have red bumps. I’m wondering if they’re going to damage the tree, of if there is something I can do in the spring to prevent it. - Alan R. A: The bumps, which are ...
Oregonian

Can essential oils control slugs? Ask Extension

Gardening season is underway, and you may have questions. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A photo is very helpful. Q: I’ve heard ...
Beyond Pesticides

Slugs and Snails Controlled with Bread Dough, Really

(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 ...
The Scottish Farmer

ADAMA Ferrabait slug pellets: rapid feeding stop and longer control

This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The ...
Farmers Weekly

New slug pellet with novel active ingredient available

A new slug pellet with a novel active ingredient will be available to UK farmers in autumn 2026, offering greater choice and efficacy for slug control. Ferrabait developed by Adama UK contains 1% w/w ...