Snails: those slimy, gluttonous creatures that feast on your young plants at night like an all-you-can-eat buffet. They seem to appear suddenly, in large numbers, and before you know it, your garden is covered in slimy feeding trails. But how long do snails actually live? And why do you keep getting them? Time to unravel the life cycle of this pest. How long do snails live? An average slug lives for about one to two years . That might not seem like much, but in that time, a single slug can produce hundreds of offspring. The real issue isn't how...
It seems like an annual phenomenon: as soon as temperatures rise and the first green shoots emerge above ground, the snails also appear. This year, we're even expecting a full-blown snail invasion. Unfortunately, there's only a limited supply of nematodes available to combat snails, but luckily, we've come up with a solution. You can pre-order your nematodes with us, so you can be sure you'll be the first to protect your plants! By pre-ordering your nematodes in time, you'll avoid disappointment and ensure your plants don't fall victim to these voracious creatures. Why think about snail control now? Snails are...
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 bummer. They easily eat young plants, leave slime trails on your flowers, and seem to suddenly appear en masse at night. What's more , slugs also reproduce rapidly . Fortunately, there are plenty of clever ways to deal with them. In this blog post, you'll learn how slug infestations develop, which plants to avoid, how to make your garden less attractive to slugs, and what to do if things get out of hand. With Grandma's tips, of course. How do slug plagues occur in your garden? Slugs love moisture, warmth, and...