Spring and gardening season are well underway, but that means garden pests are on the prowl. If you're noticing some damage around your garden and you suspect you have a slug infestation on your hands ...

Slug culture. The Ohio State University Extension Service -- ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/2000/2010.html-- offers its online fact sheet "Slugs and Their Management." It ...

Slugs are the bane of British gardeners, wreaking havoc on lush greenery during those warm, wet summer spells. These slimy pests can decimate your dahlias and veggies in no time, leaving you fuming ...

Mike McGrath explains how to treat an infested Harry Lauder’s Walking Stick bush, what to do to prevent a major slug problem, the basic timeline for lawn care, how to plant a Japanese maple, tips for ...

Q. How do slugs overwinter? I had a terrible slug problem this year and captured “thousands” in beer traps and by handpicking. I usually cover my garden with a layer of shredded leaves in late fall ...

Slugs in Iowa are always a problem, especially for shade-loving plants like hostas, but during a wet year like this, there are a lot more of them, doing a lot more damage. Hostas are their clear ...

While mulching is a valuable garden practice, it can create perfect hiding places for these pests. To reduce this problem, hold off mulching until plants are well-established or until temperatures ...