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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Rebecca Speare-Cole

Why you can expect to see fewer slugs in the garden this spring

Gardeners can breathe a sigh of relief: experts predict a significant drop in slug populations this spring, following a record-breaking year for the creatures.

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) entomology team attributes the decline to the cold snaps experienced over the winter and the recent dry spell, creating less favourable conditions for slug proliferation.

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