The best slug killer depends on several factors, including the active ingredient, the affected area, and whether kids or pets use the treated area. The top slug killers listed below are a good place ...

Slugs are every gardener's worst nightmare. No matter how diligently you pick them off your plants, more are sure to follow. Do what it takes, but as little as possible to control slugs, says the ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. – The most consumed drink in the world has more benefits than just keeping us awake. Spent coffee grounds can be used as a soil amendment and compost ingredient, while liquid coffee ...

Q: My fellow gardeners encouraged me to contact North Dakota State University Extension with my hosta issue. The hostas are planted in a shady area, are three years old, and have been happy until this ...

Experts share how eliminate slugs without using chemicals. In small numbers, slugs can help decompose organic matter and add nutrients to the soil in your garden. However, if you have an infestation ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Parwinder Grewal is working on research he hopes will wipe out slugs before they do the same to farmers' fields. The Ohio State University researcher and entomologist is trying to ...

Slugs can be a persistent nuisance for gardeners in the Pacific Northwest, but a combination of strategies can help keep their populations in check. For lasting slug control, treat your entire garden ...

Shell-less terrestrial gastropod mollusks—commonly known as slugs—are slimy and rather disgusting. They are also harmful to farm crops. The U.K.’s Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) ...