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 ...

There are many ways to keep slugs out of your yard and away from your plants, ranging from traps and distractions to hands-on removal methods.

Use repellants and protective clothing to avoid tick bites that can spread Lyme disease. Natural strategies work best in combatting pests such as Colorado potato beetles, striped cucumber beetles, ...

To minimize your risk of rat lungworm disease in your garden, it is important to control and exclude all hosts of the parasite — rats, snails and slugs. Select an option below to continue reading this ...

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 ...

Certain breeds are great at keeping down populations of slugs and snails, but they do need to be kept out of vulnerable areas ...

One tiny animal can be a nightmare for avid gardeners and that is the pesky slug. From munching lettuce heads to destroying young seedlings, slugs can leave a trail of destruction in their path. And ...

Q: I enjoy reading your articles in the Forum. Attached is a picture of the hoya plant I’ve had for many years that was given to me by a neighbor that moved away. It thrives on neglect and flowers now ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

CORVALLIS – New research from Oregon State University Extension Service found slugs and snails are strongly attracted to bread dough, a discovery that could lead to better ways of controlling these ...

(Beyond Pesticides, December 8, 2020) Researchers at Oregon State University recently made a promising discovery that could significantly improve the ability for North American farmers and gardeners ...