Our rainy spring weather has been great for our gardens — but may also have encouraged some unwelcome garden visitors, including snails and slugs. Snails and slugs are similar in structure and biology ...

Beneficial nematodes are tiny worms that naturally kill grubs without harming people, pets, or pollinators. Apply nematodes in spring or fall when the soil is moist and shaded for best results. Using ...

Slugs are persistent garden pests, but chemical solutions harm the environment. This guide explores effective natural methods to control them, such as maintaining garden hygiene, encouraging predators ...

Monday evening, we returned to Southeast Texas from our family visit in north Alabama, and as is typical for us, it created a hectic week. How is it that in four days, things go sideways in the garden ...

The use of nematophagous fungi in the biological control of nematodes offers a sustainable alternative to chemical interventions in both agricultural and veterinary settings. These fungi, which ...

Almost everyone who has a garden knows what a nuisance slugs can be. They are also one of the most destructive crop pests in the UK. Studies show that yields of many major crops, such as wheat, are ...

Engineers have devised a new solution to control a major agricultural menace, root-damaging nematodes. Using plant viruses, the researchers created nanoparticles that can deliver pesticide molecules ...

Keith Walters currently receives research funding from Innovate UK. In the past he has received research grants from UK government, research councils, industry levy bodies and a range of other sources ...