Why Do Slugs Appear Around Your Home?
Slugs thrive in cool, damp environments. They become especially active after rain, during humid evenings, or in gardens with plenty of shade and moisture.
You may notice more slugs if your property has:
• Wet soil
• Thick mulch
• Dense vegetation
• Fallen leaves
• Watering during the evening
Because they lose moisture easily, slugs usually hide during the day and emerge at night or when conditions are cool.
Are Slugs Harmful?
Slugs are generally harmless to people. They do not sting or bite, but they can damage vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants by feeding on leaves and stems. Gardeners often consider them a common garden pest.
As with many wild animals, it is best to avoid handling slugs with bare hands and to wash fruits and vegetables from the garden thoroughly before eating them.
Whether you see them as lucky or simply part of nature, slugs can tell you something useful about your garden.
