If you live in an area with slugs, you know they can be a major garden nuisance. Nothing can ruin your elaborate gardening plans like seeing the remains of your tender seedlings eaten through down to ...

Slugs like a damp, mild climate. Slugs (and snails) like living in Oregon. Our mild, wet climate seems like paradise to them. There are a dozen important slug species in Oregon gardens (and a couple ...

Slugs can be a nuisance in your garden as they are not afraid to eat your ripening fruits or vegetables -- even before you get to them. Slugs also feed on the leaves of your plants, and excessive ...

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

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

Slugs can be a big garden menace, leaving small holes in your fruits and vegetables in their slimy wake. Fortunately, you can get rid of them safely with a variety of methods. Effective techniques ...

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 ...

Slugs and snails are mollusks and are related to oysters and clams. Snails are the ones with shells and slugs are the ones without shells. These tiny animals eat using their rasping mouthpart called ...

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 ...

Spring is in full swing, and many people find they have plenty of time to garden. Turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service, for help ...

The second week of June is when the nights are typically warm enough to set out tomato plants, cucumber starts and other warm-season veggies such as squash, pumpkins, and peppers as well as sow seeds ...