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This common vegetable is the best natural defence against slugs and snails – and you probably already have one in your fridge

Let’s face it, slugs and snails are a menace in gardens. Even if you, like me, try to leave room for pests and weeds, slugs and snails can be seriously frustrating. Lettuces, hostas, dahlias, zinnias, ...
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Snails and slugs are some of the ickier pests in the garden. Here's how to handle them.

Snails and slugs are common pests in gardens. They belong to the mollusk family along with oysters, and they crawl along over ...
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Around the Yard: 4 tips to keep slugs out of SW WA gardens

Slugs can be a persistent nuisance for gardeners in the Pacific Northwest, but a combination of strategies can help keep their populations in check. For lasting slug control, treat your entire garden ...
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Using integrated pest management to control slugs and snails | The Real Dirt

Our rainy spring weather has been great for our gardens — but may also have encouraged some unwelcome garden visitors, including snails and slugs. Snails and slugs are similar in structure and biology ...
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The 5 easiest pest control plays to save your fall harvest from being nibbled before you even get to pick it

Fall can be a bountiful time in a vegetable garden, full of rich pickings for hearty seasonal meals. But at the same time, pests regularly nibble on your fruits and vegetables as they look for food, ...