In good news for organic, eco-friendly gardening, the sale and use of slug pellets is now officially banned in the UK. The new legislation came into force on 1st April 2022. Metaldehyde pellets have ...

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 ...

Spring means slug season, and we’re all feeling a little wary about these garden pests getting to our prize plants. Luckily, garden experts have revealed the natural and humane way to get rid of slugs ...

Coffee grounds can help deter slugs thanks to their gritty texture, but the low caffeine content in used grounds means they aren’t reliably toxic. Experts caution that overusing coffee grounds can ...

(Beyond Pesticides, July 12, 2023) A study by University of Delaware entomologist Thabu Mugala and colleagues finds that modifications to their farming methods can reduce slug damage when those ...

The British public is back out in their gardens, on their balconies, and generally enjoying the sun, but while they tend to their beautiful outside spaces, a familiar pest is once again making an ...

07:00, Sat, Jun 1, 2024 Updated: 08:06, Sat, Jun 1, 2024 Gardeners, beware! Slugs and snails are the bane of your beautiful gardens, munching away on tender leaves and seedlings and leaving a trail of ...

June is the perfect time for harvesting those delicious strawberries you've been growing since last year - but you must get to them before slugs do. A whole crop of strawberries will spoil if slugs ...

Biological control offers an attractive alternative to chemical molluscicides in the management of pest slugs, with nematodes emerging as promising biocontrol agents. Among these, species within the ...

13:32, Sat, Mar 22, 2025 Updated: 09:02, Mon, Mar 24, 2025 Many gardeners face the challenge of maintaining a healthy, vibrant lawn while also keeping plant-eating pests away. While chemical ...

Aromatic plants, such as roses, ferns, grasses and hydrangeas, can naturally deter slugs thanks to their strong scent and textured leaves (particularly those that are fuzzy, glossy or leathery). Slugs ...