Leopard slugs are a common sight in gardens over the autumn and winter months - but experts have warned not to be too hasty ...

Home remedies used to deter slugs and snails from prized plants appear to have no scientific basis. Using the likes of grit or egg shells to guard against slug attack did not reduce damage to ...

Slugs are soft-bodied molluscs so sharp, prickly barriers are a brilliant way to deter them from your beloved plants. Always ...

The slug is native to the dense ... though they will commonly court other individuals. They lay clutches of eggs under leaves and soil, and leave the clutch once laid.

Leopard slugs are easily recognisable thanks to their leopard-like spots. The species can grow up to 16cm and is commonly ...

Researchers at the Royal Horticultural Society are investigating whether the likes of egg shells and copper have any effect in keeping slugs away. The RHS is starting scientific trials of five ...

Slugs are often more common in November as they ... quickly become a large infestation at this time of year as they lay eggs under damp plants and then eat away at them which can make gardens ...