To control snails, slugs and other pests, the University of California recommends that homeowners follow the integrated pest management process.

Benefits of Nematodes According to Williams, using beneficial nematodes is a safe, organic way to control many garden pests without resorting to synthetic pesticides.

(Beyond Pesticides, December 8, 2020) Researchers at Oregon State University recently made a promising discovery that could significantly improve the ability for North American farmers and gardeners ...

Home gardeners like Carolyn use nematodes to control grubs such as Japanese beetles and other beetle larvae. They are living ...

Biological control offers an attractive alternative to chemical molluscicides in the management of pest slugs, with nematodes emerging as promising biocontrol agents.

As autumn approaches, it’s nearly time to take on a few essential garden tasks, from reviving ‘sickly’ plants to tackling ...

Nuria commented: "This is one of my preferred methods of slug and snail control. Nematodes are tiny organisms that basically cause the death of slugs by bacterial poisoning and are completely ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Researchers here are working on a natural way to kill slugs that is just as effective as poison, but safer to use around plants and animals. This work may give Americans a new way to ...

Some snails and slugs are considered beneficial. Be responsible with pest control efforts and follow label directions when using any pesticide.

Receive Daily Headlines FREESign up today! Grewal said farmers' problems could be solved by a nematode that has been found in England and is being mass-produced to control slugs in Europe.

CORVALLIS – Just as we begin to think about wrapping things up in the garden for the season, slugs slither out of their homes underground to lay their eggs for next year.

Biological control offers an attractive alternative to chemical molluscicides in the management of pest slugs, with nematodes emerging as promising biocontrol agents. Among these, species within the ...