Slugs become more prevalent during autumn as they flourish in wet conditions and when there's plenty of foliage on the ground, but there's a simple method to get rid of them before they cause any ...

A new slug pellet with a novel active ingredient will be available to UK farmers in autumn 2026, offering greater choice and ...

The world’s first robotic slug control system is being developed in the UK, with technology offering autonomous slug monitoring and precision spraying of the pest with a biological treatment. Slugs ...

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Slugs and snails can be a mixed blessing in your garden. Slugs are almost exclusively a nuisance, while snails can have some benefits. Generally speaking, however, the drawbacks of each outweigh the ...

THE peace in the sedate world of gardening has been broken by allegations of hypocrisy – over councils’ use of slug pellets. Welsh councils are advising householders to avoid garden chemicals while ...