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A UK research project called Slimers is using computer models to create slug prediction maps, helping farmers target pesticide use more effectively. This technology aims to reduce crop damage costs, estimated at £44m annually, and minimize environmental harm by enabling precise application of slug pellets.
Entomologists in England anticipate a significant increase in slug activity, posing a threat to strawberry plants and other garden crops due to recent hot, dry weather followed by rain. The Royal Horticultural Society advises gentle methods for managing slugs, emphasizing their role in garden biodiversity.
