Slugs

Farmers urged to watch for slug attacks after wet weather

Farmers urged to watch for slug attacks after wet weather

Farmers are being urged to watch out for a resurgence of slugs in farm crops over coming weeks after the...

August 22, 2021
Room for improvement in slug control strategies

Room for improvement in slug control strategies

A survey of UK arable growers has highlighted the need for greater accuracy when applying slug pellets, with application timing...

August 5, 2021
New online tool aids more accurate slug pellet application

New online tool aids more accurate slug pellet application

A new online tool hopes to help operators set up slug pellet applicators to apply pellets with precision, minimising cost...

August 8, 2020
Metaldehyde ban: Alternatives event planned for north-east farmers

Metaldehyde ban: Alternatives event planned for north-east farmers

With the ban on UK growers’ favourite slug control method  – metaldehyde – coming into force next spring, Soil Association...

April 15, 2019
Metaldehyde to be banned outdoors by 2020

Metaldehyde to be banned outdoors by 2020

Metaldehyde, a pesticide used to control slugs in a range of crops and in gardens, is to be banned for...

December 19, 2018
‘Moderate-to-high’ slug pressure anticipated for the season ahead

‘Moderate-to-high’ slug pressure anticipated for the season ahead

Increasing numbers of slugs are being reported in various parts of the UK, and this trend is set to continue...

September 4, 2018
‘Now is the ideal time to solve weed, pest and disease problems’

‘Now is the ideal time to solve weed, pest and disease problems’

The period between harvest and drilling next season’s crop provides a great opportunity to get on top of weed, pest...

August 31, 2016