Pests
Slugs
Identify Slugs: symptoms, possible causes, prevention, and practical actions for 35 affected plants. Eaten leaves and fruits
Slugs is relevant across 35 plant profiles on Wild-Wuchs. In the data it is most often linked with Physalis pruinosa, Cynara scolymus, Barbarea vulgaris, Tree spinach, butternut squash. Typical signs include: Eaten leaves and fruits For gardeners, early diagnosis, suitable growing conditions, and gentle action matter most: Keep soil loose
Plants
35
Category
Fruit, Herbs, Leafy vegetables, Vegetables, Wild plants
Risk
medium, low, high
Synonyms
Agriolimax-reticulatus, Gastropoda, Nacktschnecken, Schnecken, Slug caterpillars, Slugs (Gastropoda), Slugs (especially young plants), Slugs and Snails
Scientific name
Gastropoda
Overview
Symptoms
- Eaten leaves and fruits
- Slime trails
- Eaten leaf edges and holes in leaves
Damage
holes in leaves
Prevention
- Keep soil loose
- keep soil dry
- Mulch with sharp materials
Organic control
- Hand-picking (in the evening or morning)
- scatter eggshells or coffee grounds
- Slug collars
Season
- peak activity March–October
- Moist periods in spring and autumn
Affected plants
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FAQ
How do I recognize Slugs?
Eaten leaves and fruits
What causes Slugs?
Causes often relate to site conditions, weather, care, plant density, or pest pressure.
How can I prevent Slugs?
Keep soil loose
What helps against Slugs?
Hand-picking (in the evening or morning)
Which plants are affected?
Physalis pruinosa, Cynara scolymus, Barbarea vulgaris, Tree spinach, butternut squash, cardoon, Common chicory, Napa cabbage, garden chervil, common sage, iceberg lettuce, Cichorium endivia
When does Slugs usually appear?
peak activity March–October