My newly planted petunias and broccoli are all chewed up, but I don’t find any pests. I don’t want to use anything that is dangerous for my children or dog. What do you suggest? Your problem is almost ...

Of the many insect species that visit a vegetable garden, a small fraction are pests. Slugs, aphids, cabbage loopers, and other plant pests nibble holes into leaves, burrow into root crops, and harm ...

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 and voles are becoming major problems on some farms. One farmer lost 80 acres to slugs and another lost 40 acres. Slugs and voles prefer moist, wet conditions, slow crop growth, and lush ...

Slugs and snails can cause significant damage in gardens, especially during the spring and summer months, munching their way through plants and crops. The devastation extends beyond foliage, as these ...