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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 ...

The world’s most popular drink offers more than just a caffeine kick. Spent coffee grounds can enrich soil and compost, while brewed coffee itself can help manage slugs. “The big message is that ...

The war on gastropods is real and requires more than just a bottle of beer to conquer. In this video, I share my tried-and-true list of the 10 best and cheapest methods to eliminate slugs and maintain ...

This summer, the real enemy in many Fairbanks gardens wasn’t drought or moose — it was slugs. “I get more calls about slugs every year,” said Gooseberry Peter, agriculture and integrated pest ...

When a pair of curious-looking sea slugs were found in August on the beach near Guardamar del Segura, few in the resort town in southern Spain noticed. But then, the tiny blue creatures — capable of ...

The blue dragons, which pack a ferocious sting, have led to several beach closures. Experts say it’s a worrying sign of the warming of the Mediterranean. By Jonathan Wolfe When a pair of ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Few things are more frustrating for a keen gardener than slugs and snails. They do tremendous damage, and unlike caterpillars, they never turn ...

• Attention all slugs, queens and fans of slugs, queens and SLUG queens. The annual coronation of the Society for the Legitimization of the Ubiquitous Gastropod is upon us! Friday, August 8 at the ...

SLUG STANDOFF: With wet weather comes a persistent garden pest that requires some creative control techniques. Photo by Chloe Lieberman Happy summer, lovely readers! After a fairly cool spring, we’ve ...