Slugs and snails are some of the worst plant pests around. Not only do they cause damage to iur plants, but they're also just gross.Learn about how closely they're related to insects, the conditions they thrive in,and control methods with and without using chemicals.This is the third Bug Bites episode with entomologist Dr Ian Smith on the Plants Grow Here podcast, where he explores one horticulturally relevant insect (and insect-like organisms) each episode, whether it's a pest or predator.Follow Ian on Twitter: @EcologianFollow the Plants Grow Here podcast on Twitter: @PlantsGrowHereTweet insects you'd like to hear about: #PGHBugsBarriers, repellents and antifeedants for slug and snail control: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0261219403001200Theme music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5lVBxhSw5k