Biological control offers an attractive alternative to chemical molluscicides in the management of pest slugs, with nematodes emerging as promising biocontrol agents.

Two Oregon State University researchers have discovered a microscopic soil-dwelling nematode on the Corvallis campus that could be an important tool against invasive slugs that cause billions of ...

To control snails, slugs and other pests, the University of California recommends that homeowners follow the integrated pest management process.

Nematodes: Nematodes can be bought for countless pests. But if you’re going to use nematodes to control the pests in your garden, you’ll need to choose the right type of nematode for the job.

In this episode of the Weekend Gardener, John Dromgoole explains how to use beneficial nematodes to control pests without harmful chemicals.

Apply slug-eating nematodes." Despite some people's aversion to ... but if you need to safeguard your plants, you can use ...

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CORVALLIS – Just as we begin to think about wrapping things up in the garden for the season, slugs slither out of their homes underground to lay their eggs for next year.

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Gardeners commonly use nematodes to naturally get rid of harmful soil-dwelling insects. A new study published today in the journal Functional Ecology revealed that these insect-killing nematodes ...