Slugs and snails can be a mixed blessing in your garden. Slugs are almost exclusively a nuisance, while snails can have some benefits. Generally speaking, however, the drawbacks of each outweigh the ...

This article was originally featured on The Conversation. Wander through your backyard or walk along a stream and it’s likely you’ll see a snail – small, squishy animals with shells on their backs.

Snails and slugs are common pests in gardens. They belong to the mollusk family along with oysters, and they crawl along over a thin layer of slime that they produce to ease their way. Snails carry a ...