Het lijkt wel een jaarlijks terugkerend fenomeen: zodra de temperaturen stijgen en de eerste groene sprietjes boven de grond uitkomen, komen ook de slakken tevoorschijn. Dit jaar verwachten we zelfs een ware slakkeninvasie. Helaas is er maar een beperkte hoeveelheid aaltjes tegen slakken beschikbaar, maar gelukkig hebben wij daar iets op bedacht. Bij ons kun je jouw aaltjes alvast reserveren, zodat je zeker weet dat je straks als eerste je planten kunt beschermen! Door op tijd je aaltjes te reserveren, voorkom je teleurstelling en zorg je ervoor dat je planten niet het slachtoffer worden van deze vraatzuchtige beestjes. Waarom...
It's only February, but we dare to predict that 2025 will be a top year for snails. There's a good chance that they'll soon be slithering through your garden en masse and feasting on your young plants. But how is that actually possible? The answer lies largely in the mild, wet winter we've just had. That may sound like nice garden weather, but for snails it's an ideal situation to survive in large numbers and grow explosively. A mild winter: surviving without problems In the past, a severe winter was the natural enemy of snails. Temperatures below zero ensured that...
Slugs in your garden can be a real nuisance. Before you know it, they've feasted on your young plants and beautiful flowers. But don't worry! In this blog, you'll discover how to combat slugs in an effective and animal-friendly way. Whether you opt for organic solutions, smart prevention tips or other methods, we have everything you need to know for a slug-free garden. Let's go! 🐌🌿 What are slugs? Slugs are mollusks that do not have an external shell, unlike snails. They have a soft, slimy body that helps them retain moisture and protects them from predators. These gastropods can...
Ever wondered why slugs often seem to appear as soon as it rains? These mysterious snails seem to join the rain showers, but why exactly? The answer lies in their biology and survival strategies. In this blog, we will delve deeper into why you mainly see slugs after or during rain showers and how you can deal with these slimy garden inhabitants. The Body of a Slug: Why They Like Moisture Unlike many other animals, slugs are not fans of dryness. These slippery creatures have a very sensitive skin surface that dries out quickly. They are covered in a layer...