Many slug species are in close contact with soil, so certain nematodes have adapted their feeding habits over millions of years to feed on slugs, as well as some snails. Researchers realized that ...

He begins: "To keep on top of their numbers I use damp planks of wood which can make an effective trap, simply lay them down at dusk and then in the morning turn them over, remove the slugs and snails ...

Slugs come to feed early in the day ... One of the leading brands is Nemaslug 2.0, which contains a new species of nematode called Phasmarhabditis californica. It is easy to apply and will ...

There are a number of ways in which you can limit the damage that slugs and snails cause to your garden, all without using ...

For gardens impacted by poor management of nearby land, Jamie recommends using biological control like slug nematodes, which are stirred into water, diluted, and then applied to your garden bed.

"With the likes of egg shells, barks and mulch so far proving no discernable deterrent to slugs and snails we would suggest proven formulas like nematode biological control if the damage is just ...

Rat lungworms are small parasitic roundworms, or nematodes, that live in rats and snails. Rats host the worm and pass larvae through their feces, which are eaten by the slugs. Rats then eat the ...

However, the only downside to this trap is that it needs to be maintained regularly to clean out the drowned slugs and may not be something you wish to do if you are squeamish. Nematodes ...

During the growing season, watering with slug nematodes can work. You can also try making a barrier with crushed eggshells and spent coffee grains. DIVIDE AND CONQUER Increase your stock of ...

Nematodes now account for 25% of all domestic slug control, according to BASF, the UK's leading supplier of biological pest controls for domestic gardeners. Here's what you need to know ...

Gardening expert Jamie Walton, who is known as Nettles and Petals on social media, has shared his top tips for keeping slugs ...