Slugs are every gardener's worst nightmare. No matter how diligently you pick them off your plants, more are sure to follow. Do what it takes, but as little as possible to control slugs, says the ...

In good news for organic, eco-friendly gardening, the sale and use of slug pellets is now officially banned in the UK. The new legislation came into force on 1st April 2022. Metaldehyde pellets have ...

As the spring and summer months approach, gardeners are being advised against using slug pellets in their gardens due to the harm they can cause to various forms of wildlife beyond just slugs and ...

A new slug pellet with a novel active ingredient will be available to UK farmers in autumn 2026, offering greater choice and efficacy for slug control. Ferrabait developed by Adama UK contains 1% w/w ...

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One tiny animal can be a nightmare for avid gardeners and that is the pesky slug. From munching lettuce heads to destroying young seedlings, slugs can leave a trail of destruction in their path. And ...