The state agency warns that the snails were found to have a "low-level presence" of rat lungworm. They note that likelihood ...

For plants in the ground, we found the biological control Nemaslug is effective against slugs, but not snails. There is one chemical option: pellets containing ferric phosphate. Ferric phosphate-based ...

One of the key nematodes studied for biological control is Phasmarhabditis hermaphrodita, which has been used successfully in Europe for over 30 years. This nematode targets slugs by penetrating ...

Though problematic, we must remember that slugs and snails are a part of nature's cycle, and there is no need to control them with toxic chemicals, which will simply end up in our waterways and food.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is urging caution after invasive snail species in the state were found to harbor ...

How to keep ducks and the reasons you should to control slugs One of the best slug control methods, keeping ducks is fast growing in popularity for both gardeners and homesteaders. Much more ...

Maui health officials are testing the behavior of Hana slugs in hopes of finding a way to control their populations and prevent more cases of rat lungworm disease. -- The Maui News / CHRIS ...

Some of the worst are mollusks. Snails and slugs are notorious plant attackers. Tomato plants don’t stand a chance when these beasts come to town. Some folks would reach for the pesticide or ...

Gardeners are being urged not to kill slugs and snails after a boom in their numbers due to wet and warm weather. The Devon Wildlife Trust said there were about 40 species of slugs but only up to ...