Slugs

Just because you can't see them doesn't mean they aren't there. Slugs love moist areas and are often found hidden under pots, among plant leaves, and in mulch.

During the day, they hide from the sun's heat and come out at night or on cloudy days, seeking a variety of plants, fruits, and vegetables to eat.

To determine if you have slugs, look for the silvery mucous trails they leave behind on plants. Another method to identify their presence is to fill a lid with beer and place it in your garden at night, sinking it to the level of the mulch. Slugs are attracted to the beer and will drown in it. In the morning, check the lid to see if any slugs are in it.

There are several organic methods you can use for slug management:

- Keep your garden weeded.

- Eliminate areas where slugs can hide, such as wood piles.

- Water your garden in the morning rather than at night.

- Use slug bait products like Sluggo or Diatomaceous Earth.