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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

(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 ...

A new slug pellet with a novel active ingredient will be available to UK farmers in autumn 2026, offering greater choice and efficacy for slug control. Ferrabait developed by Adama UK contains 1% w/w ...

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