Slug and voles are major pests when no-till and cover crops are used together, as this system can provide beneficial food, shelter and habitat for them. Both thrive in dense, lush moisture and vegetation and so understanding the life cycle of these pests and learning how to manage the environment is the key to minimizing their population, says Jim Hoorman.

The soil health consultant and former NRCS educator will provide more than 30 management tips on cover crop mixes, seeding practices, natural predators, baits, repellents, harvesting methods and other solutions that may help reduce pest populations. Five fact sheets on slugs and voles, with the most current research included, will be available to help no-tillers be even more successful.