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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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, …

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 …

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 …