It’s snail and slug season. The slimy mollusks are most active when temperatures are mild and rain or irrigation provide ample moisture. They can be bad pests in a garden, but some are good and a few ...

Recognizing the signs of a predator can mean the difference between living to see another day and becoming another critter's midday snack. All prey animals, whether a swift-footed deer or a ...

Slugs and snails can be a mixed blessing in your garden. Slugs are almost exclusively a nuisance, while snails can have some benefits. Generally speaking, however, the drawbacks of each outweigh the ...

A single night of spring rain can transform a quiet garden into a slow-moving feast. Leaves that looked flawless yesterday suddenly show ragged holes, seedlings disappear at the soil line, and shiny ...

REMOVE HABITAT: Eliminate organic material under plants such as dead leaves or mulch where snails hide and breed. HAND PICKING: Collect the snails — with gloves or pliers if you’re squeamish — drop ...

This article was originally featured on The Conversation. Wander through your backyard or walk along a stream and it’s likely you’ll see a snail – small, squishy animals with shells on their backs.