Our rainy spring weather has been great for our gardens — but may also have encouraged some unwelcome garden visitors, including snails and slugs. Snails and slugs are similar in structure and biology ...
Snails and slugs are common pests in gardens. They belong to the mollusk family along with oysters, and they crawl along over a thin layer of slime that they produce to ease their way. Snails carry a ...
Gardening can become a slimy nightmare in the warm months, when vegetables, flowers, fruit are all voraciously chomped to destruction by slugs and snails. "They like to eat the young seedlings of sown ...
There are numerous non-toxic, eco-friendly methods to control slugs and snails without harming beneficial insects, pets, or the environment. Slugs and snails are most active at night and thrive in ...
Wander through your backyard or walk along a stream and it’s likely you’ll see a snail – small, squishy animals with shells on their backs. Snails are found in water, whether in salty oceans, rivers ...
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 ...
As any seasoned gardener will tell you, slugs and snails are destructive pests that wreak havoc on your plants. Slugs and snails will gradually eat away at plants and can eventually kill them if an ...
The wet weather we have been having has been great for our lawns and gardens, with most plants experiencing a growth spurt. This is especially true when rains are accompanied by lighting due to the ...
Prowling for snails and slugsWhen one considers the sheer quantity, by volume, of slug and snail bait sold to gardeners around the world, the fact that these gastropods continue to live - dare I say ...
This article was originally featured on The Conversation. Wander through your backyard or walk along a stream and it’s likely you’ll see a snail – small, squishy animals with shells on their backs.