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Thirdly, slugs are active at temperatures which would put most cold-blooded animals into chill-coma. DAMAGE by slugs in gardens and farms is usually worst in late autumn and early spring.

Common garden pests like aphids, the sap-sucking insect, pesky mosquitoes and slugs can turn a glorious outdoor space into a gardener's nightmare, but these four plants could be your saving grace.

My 4-ingredient homemade bug spray keeps slugs, snails and other pests away from my plants – it’s so effective. Scroll down for a quick and easy recipe to banish beasts for good.

The rose slugs can be controlled with a systemic insect spray. This spray is absorbed into the foliage and will last for several weeks. If you prefer not to use a systemic insecticide, you can ...

Design your garden to prevent slugs. Even better is that ferns are great low-maintenance plants and thrive in shaded areas, which is where you’re more likely to spot slugs and snails in your garden.

If slugs are causing chaos in your garden, there's a natural, chemical-free method to send them packing - and all you need is an empty grapefruit rind to do it Skip to main content News ...

1. Egg shells. Line your borders with upturned eggshells.The sharp edges will stop slugs sliding past as they don't like the feeling. 2. Sand or gravel. Create a rough area around your plants with ...

Slugs are drawn to it - particularly the yeast smell, so will fall in and drown. Read More Gardening. TRIPLE THREAT I'm a garden pro, my £2.47 'Three Sisters' plant hack boosts veg all summer.