Slugs are a problem in gardens almost everywhere there is shade, moisture and plants.
If you aren't familiar with these creatures, a simple explanation of what they are would be to call them snails without shells. They are actually mollusks and aren't even related to insects. While there are many types of slugs, around our area we are lucky to only host some of the smaller varieties. We could be as unfortunate as those folks out in Eugene, Oregon, known as the Slug Capital of the World, where it isn't uncommon to come across slugs that are 6 inches long and bright yellow. Slug Biology 101 Understanding a little about slugs and how they live will help you deal with them effectively in the garden.