OpinionOpinion byKem OrmondFeatures writer·The Country·20 Jun, 2026 05:00 PM4 mins to readKem Ormond is a features writer for The Country as well as Coast & Country, covering all aspects of rural life.‌Kem Ormond has tips on how to stop snails and other pests from eating your prized seedlings and vegetables this winter. Photo / Warren BucklandKem Ormond is a features writer for The Country. She’s also a keen gardener. This week, she’s targeting pests the natural way!

Having just attended a meeting where some attendees were discussing the invasion of mealybugs and snails on their orchids, it made me think about pests and how to