May 25, 2022
For decades, baits have been a popular way to deal with slugs, but there are concerns about their impact on wildlife and the environment. Do any of the suggested home remedy alternatives work?
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May 17, 2022
Slugs can cause a lot of damage to plants like hostas and lettuce and many others. Is there anything we can do to stop them?
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May 8, 2022
There's been an outbreak in avian flu this year in much of North America. Do our bird feeders increase the risk of spreading the disease?
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May 1, 2022
They're a common pest and one that's not easy to get rid of ... but there are things you can do to lower their numbers to a level plants can deal with.
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