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Gardeners beware: slugs returning after dry weather to threaten strawberries
- UK entomologists warn that wetter conditions will bring many slugs out of hiding, threatening gardens nationwide.
- The Royal Horticultural Society reports a surge in member inquiries about slug control as gardens see more gastropods.
- Experts advise non-lethal methods like straw around berries and relocating slugs to compost.
- Gardeners are advised to use nematode bio controls over chemical pellets to protect wildlife.
- Strawberries may fruit early this season, drawing more interest from slug-prone gardens.
- RHS suggests raising seedlings and protecting them with cloches to curb slug damage.
- Planting near slug favorites or creating ponds can help balance pest impact with biodiversity.
- Experts emphasize slugs are part of garden biodiversity, not just pests.
- The Guardian highlights a shift in messaging from pest removal to ecosystem-friendly gardening.
- The article notes slugs are attracting inquiries to RHS and affecting gardeners as crops like strawberries fruit early.
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