HAIKU — Controlling snail and slug populations is one of the most important steps in fighting the spread of rat lungworm disease, health and agricultural experts said Monday evening during a meeting ...

Gardening can become a slimy nightmare in the warm months, when vegetables, flowers, fruit are all voraciously chomped to destruction by slugs and snails. "They like to eat the young seedlings of sown ...

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 ...

Experts share their tips on how to get rid of slugs from your garden and home, including natural ways - such as gravel and ...

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 ...

Most gardeners reach for the spray bottle the moment they spot a pest. But that reflex may be doing more harm than good, ...

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 ...

Rory McDonnell will present “Slugs & Snails — Control on Small Farms” at 6 p.m. Wednesday. McDonnell’s lecture, part of the Washington State University Extension’s Dirt Talk series for small farmers, ...

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.