The Spanish slug (Arion vulgaris) is here to stay. While it has only been a few years since the Spanish slug took over from our local snails as the main …Read More about Living with Spanish slugs
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Slug prevention time
With the end of the gardening season it is time to start preparing for next year. This is the time to clear away old plant material and containers and wash …Read More about Slug prevention time
Meet the Spanish slug
Meet Arion vulgaris, the Spanish slug, considered among the 100 worst alien species in Europe. First identified in Belgium in 1973, recent mild winters and wet summers have caused an …Read More about Meet the Spanish slug
Slugs in May
This month has been exceptional for slugs and snails. With the milder winter and now the very wet spring, the slug population has gone through the roof. Every gardener’s nightmare …Read More about Slugs in May
Spring cleaning
Spring cleaning in the garden is particularly important for people growing vegetables in containers on paved areas. As the first job of the season, cleaning off all surfaces and weeding …Read More about Spring cleaning
Invasion of the snails
The spring time is every gardener’s nightmare. All the young plants are taken outside into the garden and the slugs and snails have a feast day. As the average Brussels …Read More about Invasion of the snails