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Slugs

 

Slugs are one of a gardener's worst nightmares. They can decimate a row of seedlings overnight, and leave favorite perennials looking like Swiss cheese. But not all slugs are bad, and even the ones that munch your plants are playing an important role in the garden ecosystem.

Know your enermy 

The more you know, the easier they are to control

Slugs and snails may be slimy, but they're also fascinating. Take a few minutes out from battling the pests to learn more about them with this detailed article from the BBC website.

Ready for a slug plague? 

Recent weather has caused a slug population explosion in the UK

The UK, already known for being a sluggy place anyway, is facing a potential slug plague after moist summer weather failed to kill them off.

Fortunately there are plenty of environmentally friendly ways to control the slug population in your garden. Learn all about them by listening to episode 33 of The Alternative Kitchen Garden.

Slug-proof plants 

Slugs love some plants more than others, but are there really plants that they don't like eating?

Gardeners' World Magazine has a list of slug-proof plants.

Slugs munching your prized plants? 

A quick guide to protecting your crops without chemicals

If you've got a slug emergency then check out this handy guide to controlling slugs without chemicals.

Cool slug stuff 

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SlugsAway - Electronic Slug and Snail Fence.

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Useful slug links 

Slug It Out slug and snail control measures
Slug and snail control measures, slug resistant plants
How to organically prevent and control slugs in your vegetable garden
Garden Organic: How to organically prevent and control slugs in your vegetable garden. There are various ways of organically preventing and controlling slugs. This advisory note will give you some brief information.
Slugs in your Garden
All about slugs and slug control
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