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During the spring and fall, when Marin County gets rain, slugs and snails are a constant presence in my West Marin garden. Much to my chagrin, according to the University of California’s Statewide ...

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 ...

Keep these troublemakers at bay with these all-natural tips and tricks. The garden is your personal sanctuary—one you'll want to protect against slugs and snails. While every creature has its place, ...

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 is a rewarding pastime for many, but what isn't so satisfying is the never-ending battle with pests who want to destroy your garden in sundry ways. One common pest is the snail. While there ...

Certain breeds are great at keeping down populations of slugs and snails, but they do need to be kept out of vulnerable areas ...

Bethaney Turner has received funding for research into urban agriculture from the ACT Government. Valerie Caron receives funding from Grain Research and Development Corporation to work on Cochlicella ...

It’s always a rewarding feeling when you’re growing vegetables — successfully. Be it juicy tomato plants and zucchini to aromatic herbs, nothing beats the fresh taste. But if you're wondering why your ...

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 ...