Why it’s been a bumper year for slugs, snails and other garden pests ... “Generally, if it is warmer, you’ll get more life cycles fitted in of any given insect, ...

Two Oregon State University researchers have discovered a microscopic soil-dwelling nematode on the Corvallis campus that could be an important tool against invasive slugs that cause billions of ...

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 ...

There are few plants that slugs enjoy nibbling more than the hosta, but instead of dousing yours in chemical insect ...

Unfortunately, the SJ article will most certainly encourage people not aware of these slugs' good intentions to dispatch them at every opportunity. Bad for the garden, truly tragic for the banana ...

Two Oregon State University researchers have discovered a microscopic soil-dwelling nematode on the Corvallis campus that could be an important tool against invasive slugs that cause billions of ...

A: The damage is actually caused by the larvae of a sawfly insect. They are commonly called rose slugs. The sawfly adult looks like a small black to yellow wasp. The female adult lays eggs on the ...

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.

To ask a question, contact Cowlitz County’s WSU Extension Director Gary Fredricks at garyf@wsu.edu or 360-577-3014 or the free Cowlitz County Master Gardner Plant and Insect Clinic at ...

Not every creepy-crawly is a pest to be squashed. Here's a list to help you sort the helpful insects in your garden from the not-so-helpful. Perhaps the most recognizable insect out there. There ...