Why slugs are so hard to control – and how scientists are working to keep them in check

Most people aren't keen on sharing their salad with a slug. Lisa-S/Shutterstock

Almost everyone who has a garden knows what a nuisance slugs can be. They are also one of the most destructive crop pests in the UK. Studies show that yields of many major crops, such as wheat, are severely reduced by their feeding.

But recent research into slug movements may help farmers with their slug prevention strategies