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 ...

Coffee grounds can help deter slugs thanks to their gritty texture, but the low caffeine content in used grounds means they aren’t reliably toxic. Experts caution that overusing coffee grounds can ...

Experts have explained a simple, cheap and natural way to stop slugs in their tracks using a kitchen ingredient that costs pennies. The chemical-free method also won't harm any other wildlife or ...

07:00, Sat, Jun 1, 2024 Updated: 08:06, Sat, Jun 1, 2024 Gardeners, beware! Slugs and snails are the bane of your beautiful gardens, munching away on tender leaves and seedlings and leaving a trail of ...

Some oils from natural ingredients like peppermint, garlic, lemon, and thyme may help ward off insects. However, more research is needed to fully support the benefits of homemade bug sprays. Not ...

We often find our outdoor fun activities restricted by the presence of pesky insects. There are plenty of commercial insect repellents available in the market, but some of us are wary of the harsh ...