Gardeners beware: slugs returning after dry weather to threaten strawberries
The Royal Horticultural Society is preparing for an increase in inquiries about slugs as wetter weather is expected to bring them out of hiding. This comes at a time when strawberries are experiencing an early bumper crop due to recent sunny conditions. Experts recommend non-lethal methods to manage slugs, emphasizing their role in garden biodiversity.
- ▪Entomologists in England predict a surge in slugs due to recent wet weather.
- ▪The Royal Horticultural Society anticipates a rise in inquiries from its 625,000 members regarding slug management.
- ▪Dr. Hayley Jones advises against killing slugs, suggesting alternative methods to protect plants.
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The Royal Horticultural Society is bracing itself for a surge in inquiries from its members about how to deal with slugs. Photograph: Nick Upton/AlamyView image in fullscreenThe Royal Horticultural Society is bracing itself for a surge in inquiries from its members about how to deal with slugs. Photograph: Nick Upton/AlamyGardensGardeners beware: slugs returning after dry weather to threaten strawberriesWetter weather expected to bring surge of slugs out of hiding, just as strawberries experience bumper early crop Helena HortonTue 2 Jun 2026 08.01 EDTLast modified on Tue 2 Jun 2026 08.24 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleEntomologists in England are expecting a surge in slugs coming out of hiding to munch the nation’s strawberry plants after weeks of sun followed by wetter weather has…
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