It is sometimes said that slugs (especially the Spanish slug) taste bitter and that for this reason, many animals won’t eat them. That is not correct. Slugs and snails have many natural predators. However, for various reasons, their enemies are disappearing in many areas. This is one of the main reasons why slug populations are […]
Category: Natural Enemies
How to Attract Birds to Your Garden | And How to Hang a Birdhouse
There are many reasons to attract birds to your garden. One reason is that apart from hedgehogs, toads, and beetles, birds are perhaps the most industrious slug and snail hunters. They are an especially valuable help in spring, when young slugs and snails hatch from their eggs and are easy prey. The hungry birds are […]
Runner Ducks – The Slug Hunters. Think Twice Before Keeping Them.
Do Runners Keep Their Promises? Runner ducks are currently a trend in slug control. Although many people talk about them, hardly anyone has tried keeping runner ducks. Here, you will learn everything you need to know about runner ducks and how to keep them healthy in the garden. But first, who are these ducks and […]
How to Attract Hedgehogs to Your Garden | Hedgehog-friendly Environment, Food, and House
Not only are hedgehogs cute, but they are beneficial animals. These nocturnal hunters are natural enemies of slugs and snails. It makes a lot of sense, therefore, to provide a habitat for these lovely animals. If you can coax a hedgehog family into your garden, you can be sure they’ll be valuable allies in the […]
Toads, Newts, Frogs and Lizards: Helping Amphibians to Settle in the Garden
Many amphibians are beneficial animals that help with garden pests. Especially useful is their appetite for slugs. How to Attract the Enemies of Slugs and Snails to Your Garden Some amphibians eat slugs and snails and, when they have the opportunity, they even eat their eggs. These amphibians include toads, newts, frogs, and lizards. In […]
Create An Insect-friendly Garden and Prevent Pest Infestations
In this article, you find out how you can make your garden more insect-friendly and boost biodiversity. Insects are a substantial food source for many other animals and therefore indispensable for a healthy ecosystem. Hedgehogs, toads, songbirds, and lizards all need a plentiful supply of insects to be able to stay healthy. Many insects are […]
Nematodes for Slugs and Snails: Are They Really a Good Idea?
Do nematodes help against slugs and snails in the garden? You will find information here about the advantages and disadvantages of this method as well as general information about the application of nematodes to control slugs. What are nematodes? How do they work as slug control? Nematodes are roundworms. It is estimated that they represent […]
