A slug is a snail without the shell. They like moist areas and live on or in the ground. Slugs may be found from early spring to late fall and will feed on a wide variety of plant material. As slugs move, they leave a slimy trail that becomes silvery upon drying.
Slugs reproduce by laying eggs.
The number of eggs laid varies with species but average 20 to 30 with up to 100 being possible. Most eggs are laid in the spring to early summer. Newly hatched slugs appear much like the adult except they are smaller and may not be as fully colored. Reduce the habitat that slugs like. Slugs need moist soil for egg- laying and cool shelter for protection during the day.