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Tips for Fighting Slugs — and What Future Control Looks Like

A multi-state team of researchers and farmers in the mid-Atlantic states are comparing notes and looking for new ways to control this voracious crop pest

By John Dobberstein posted on February 18, 2025 | Posted in Crop Protection

Slugs cause tens of millions of dollars in damage to U.S. crops each year, and despite much research and effort into minimizing the damage, many no-tillers feel they’re still losing the battle.

No-Tillers' Best Tips for Suppressing Slug Pressure

June 5, 2024 | Posted in Crop Protection

A Wisconsin no-tiller recently posted in the No-Till Farmer Discussion Group and asked what other no-tillers do to control slugs.

How to Control Slugs in the Early Season

Wet conditions are making potential problems for young crop plants; scout your fields to understand your slug populations

By John Tooker Ph.D. posted on May 17, 2024 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

Wet conditions are making potential problems for young crop plants; scout your fields to understand your slug populations.

Slugging it Out with Pre-Plant Insecticides: Is it Worth it?

By Julia Gerlach posted on December 3, 2020 | Posted in Crop Protection

Giving up a practice doesn’t necessarily equal failure. When it comes to slug control, it may be exactly what’s needed.

Thinking Ahead on Slug Management

June 29, 2017 | Posted in Crop Protection, Residue Management, Seeding & Planting

Source: Penn State University Extension

While slugs are fresh in our minds it may be beneficial to discuss some longer-term slug-management options that might help decrease future slug challenges, say experts at Penn State University Extension.

Pay Attention to Seed Options When Replanting Following Slug Damage

June 24, 2017 | Posted in Crop Protection, Seeding & Planting

Source: Penn State Extension

Penn State Extension reminds corn growers who are replanting that the various genetic, insect-resistant traits and seed-applied treatments offered are not always necessary.

Slugs Likely to Thrive This Summer

May 30, 2017 | Posted in Crop Protection, Seeding & Planting

Source: Ohio State University Extension

Heavy rainfall and late planting make crops more susceptible to slug damage, says Ohio State University Extension.

Slug Injury on Soybeans

May 29, 2017 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Tennessee Extension

Once the crop gets up to a good stand it can tolerate leaf feeding, but where stands were thin to begin with, slug damage can reduce it enough to force replanting, says University of Tennessee Extension.

Black Cutworms and Slugs Active This Planting Season

May 15, 2017 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Penn State Extension

Black cutworm moths appear to be more active than normal, says Penn State Extension, and juvenile slugs have hatched out of their eggs in no-tilled fields.

From the Desk of Laura Barrera

Soybean Acres a Battlefield Between No-Tillers and Slugs

By Laura Barrera posted on July 19, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection

Some no-tillers have had to replant soybeans two or three times thanks to slug damage, but there are management practices no-tillers can try to keep their crops safe while continuing to no-till.

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