Historically, salt was applied to slugs to kill them, but any salt sprinkled on slugs will end up in your soil, where it may prove troublesome for sensitive plants. Try these natural control ...

Discover the one plant you need to create a slug-proof barrier: ferns. Slugs dislike the tough texture of ferns, so you can ...

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 ...

After much trial and error, only one deterrent stop slugs from eating everything in the garden.

Slugs and voles are becoming major problems on some farms. One farmer lost 80 acres to slugs and another lost 40 acres. Slugs and voles prefer moist, wet conditions, slow crop growth, and lush ...

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 ...

Slugs are persistent garden pests, but chemical solutions harm the environment. This guide explores effective natural methods to control them, such as maintaining garden hygiene, encouraging predators ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A closeup of a large garden slug eating away at a leaf - Andreas Häuslbetz/Getty Images If you're battling slugs in the garden, ...

Tallinn's Pirita District expects to spend up to €20,000 this spring and summer fighting invasive Spanish slugs as local ...