Snails
Ants
Ants Nest
Aphids (various species)
Astylus beetles (Spotted maize beetles)
Australian Bug
Bed Bugs
Bollworm
Caterpillar
Chafer Beetle
CMR Beetle
Cockroaches (German American and Oriental)
Crickets
Cutworms (various species)
Diamond Back Moth
Dog Tick
Fish Moth
Flea
Flower Beetle
Flies (various species)
Fruit flies (Mediterranean, Oriental and Natal)
Fungus Gnat
Grasshopper
Ladybird
Lawn Caterpillar
Leaf Beetles
Leaf Roller Weevil
Lily Borer
Mealy Bug
Mole Cricket
Mosquito
Northern Harvester Termites
Pumpkin Fly
Red Spider Mite
Scale Insects
Shield Bug
Slug
Snails
Snout Beetle
Stalkborers (maize, pink, chilo)
Termites (subterranean wood destroying termites or white ants)
Thrips
Ticks (various species)
Weevil
White Fly
Snails
Intro & Fun Fact:
Shell-bearing mollusks that eat seedlings and soft leaves.
Fun fact: Snails have thousands of microscopic teeth on their tongues!
Why they exist:
- Moist, shady gardens
- Overripe fruit or veg
- Leafy mulch or debris
- Dense ornamental beds
- Flowerpots and rocks
Prevention tips:
- Handpick early morning
- Use crushed eggshells or sand
- Create dry garden borders
- Use snail bait carefully
- Encourage ducks or chickens