Coffee grounds can help deter slugs thanks to their gritty texture, but the low caffeine content in used grounds means they aren’t reliably toxic. Experts caution that overusing coffee grounds can ...

Our outdoor friends come in all shapes and sizes, from the many-legged, the furry and the slimy. Encouraging insects to ...

Active at night, these beneficial insects have big appetites, with both the adults and their larvae eating pesky slugs that have intruded in your garden.

Gardening season is underway, and you may have questions. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A photo is very helpful. Q: I’ve heard ...

Almost everyone who has a garden knows what a nuisance slugs can be. They are also one of the most destructive crop pests in ...

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 ...

Slugs are a common menace for gardeners across the UK, especially during the damp and warm summer months. These hungry creatures can quickly ruin plants, flowers, and crops, leaving gardeners annoyed ...

CORVALLIS – Just as we begin to think about wrapping things up in the garden for the season, slugs slither out of their homes underground to lay their eggs for next year. That means it’s time again to ...

Apple cider vinegar is an effective, non-toxic way to combat garden problems and clean tools. It's important to apply apple cider vinegar in the correct concentrations. Apple cider vinegar solutions ...

09:15, Thu, Jul 10, 2025 Updated: 09:42, Thu, Jul 10, 2025 Mid-to-late season strawberry varieties will be producing fruit in July, but gardeners must be vigilant to protect them from slugs. These ...