Spring has arrived, bringing warmer days and humid nights that herald the unwelcome return of slugs to British gardens. This ...

While snails have shells to help protect their skin from drying out, slugs must find other ways to retain their moisture. In dry conditions, slugs insulate themselves in dirt and leaves until ...

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However, fewer slugs will be spotted this year compared to 2024, experts from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) predict. It's all down to the cold winter weather and recent dry spell ...

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) entomology team attributes the decline to the cold snaps experienced over the winter and the recent dry spell, creating less favourable conditions for slug ...