However, it was brought to the Americas and can now be found in many parts of Michigan, particularly in the Northern and Southern regions. They can be identified by their creamy or light coffee cream coloration, thick skin, and colorless mucous.

The Dusky Slug (Arion subfuscus) is a European slug that is now established in Michigan. I found it on the edge of the National Guard Reservation near Grayling, Michigan. I’m not sure how it found its way this relatively remote area.

Mar 30, 2009 · Slugs have become a common pest in Michigan gardens. They are not insects, but rather members of the mollusk family, which is related to clams, oysters and octopuses. Slugs are similar to snails, but they have no visible shell. Their bodies require moisture and dry out quickly in …

Apr 6, 2022 · Slugs are the bane of many gardeners’ existence. In the dark of night these slimy characters chew away at the garden, leaving it in tatters by sunup. A mild winter combined with a cool, wet summer can send the dastardly slug population soaring.

Jul 2, 2015 · Slugs are wormlike, legless organisms that are often referred to as snails without shells. They vary in length from 1 to 15 cm when full grown, depending on the species. Slugs prefer to reside in moist areas and are active at night.

Aug 29, 2014 · I found Leopard Slugs at the Royal Oak Arboretum behind the Senior Center in Royal Oak, Michigan. They come out when it is getting dark and are active throughout the night. They are 10-15cm (4-6 inches) long.

Jun 22, 2012 · With spring rains and humid weather, the soft tissue of perennials and annuals are victims of a sneaky garden pest known as the slug. Slug damage on Pulmonaria. Hosta, Pulmonaria, Asiatic lily blooms and Brunnera are all favorite perennials of slugs, not to mention many vegetable and herb plants.

Apr 6, 2022 · Hostas are a prime target for slugs. by Nancy Szerlag. Slugs are the bane of many gardeners’ existence. In the dark of night these slimy characters chew away at the garden, leaving it in tatters by sunup. A mild winter combined with a cool, wet summer can send the dastardly slug population soaring.

Oct 1, 2024 · Slugs, particularly the invasive Spanish slug, leopard slug, and banana slug, pose a significant threat to Michigan’s ecosystems and agriculture, devouring plants and damaging crops. These pests can transmit diseases, leading to substantial economic losses.

Jun 7, 2007 · Drying conditions and good crop growth are the best solution to a slug problem. Phil Kaatz from Lapeer County visited a wireworm-damaged field this week, only to find millipedes as the true culprit . This is a rare, but increasing find, in parts of Ontario, Indiana and Michigan.