A bumper year for slugs? Here’s how to protect your plants before it’s too late ...

Dealing with pests is just part-and-parcel of being a gardener. If you grow vegetables in particular, you're likely familiar with the constant battle against slugs. That's why you need to stop ...

I'm a master gardener who specializes in organic growing and permaculture, so I've spent the past few decades testing all kinds of natural ways to keep slugs off my plants. These persistent 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 ...

Q: The leaves of our maple tree have red bumps. I’m wondering if they’re going to damage the tree, of if there is something I can do in the spring to prevent it. - Alan R. A: The bumps, which are ...

(Beyond Pesticides, August 25, 2021) Scientists at Oregon State University have found a highly effective bait for slugs and snails: bread dough. Although not quite as exciting as the slug-liquefying ...

Vegalab (vegalab.com) is a company that has developed biopesticides that highlight a select group of plant and fungal extracts for their pest control properties. Biological control, where compounds ...

There are plenty of organic slug control methods, but many people try just one thing and expect a miracle cure. But what works is combining multiple natural strategies to keep slugs at bay without ...