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 ...

This article was originally featured on The Conversation. Wander through your backyard or walk along a stream and it’s likely you’ll see a snail – small, squishy animals with shells on their backs.

Snails and slugs are common in our Florida landscapes. But their control requires an understanding of their habits. Snails and slugs are similar as far as their habits and habitats are concerned. But ...

There are many ways to keep slugs out of your yard and away from your plants, ranging from traps and distractions to hands-on ...

A study suggests the reason some seedlings are more commonly eaten by slugs and snails may be down to the smells produced by young seedlings in the early stages of their development. Gardeners have ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – New research from they Oregon State University Extension Service found slugs and snails are strongly attracted to bread dough, a discovery that could lead to better ways of ...

CORVALLIS – New research from Oregon State University Extension Service found slugs and snails are strongly attracted to bread dough, a discovery that could lead to better ways of controlling these ...

Greenhouse slug looking down over a wooden edge - Anatoliy Berislavskiy/Shutterstock Some forms of wildlife are a welcome sight in your garden, like helpful ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. — Rory McDonnell’s fascination with slugs and snails began as a child growing up in the Irish countryside. When they weren’t in school, McDonnell and his brother could often be found ...

Most of us have been very disrespectful toward snails and slugs, thinking disgusted thoughts and turning into executioners of the low-riding mollusks. David Gordon wants to change your perception. The ...

There’s nothing like that first spring salad you’ve been babying for weeks. And there’s nothing like walking out one damp ...