The Royal Horticultural Society is apparently promising a detailed study of the best way to stop slugs and snails from causing havoc to garden plants (www.theguardian.com/lifestyle/2016/may/19/best-way-tackle-slugs-snails-gardening-rhs-study). They note that pellets, mulch and predatory nematodes have all be tried but these 'pests' (animals where we don't want them) continue to flourish in gardens. One could actually argue that the humans with their gardens encourage these beasties to do what comes naturally (i.e. eat lots of nice, well-watered plants). I'd put money on these adaptable molluscs.
This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
Friday 20 May 2016
Sliding into Action
The Royal Horticultural Society is apparently promising a detailed study of the best way to stop slugs and snails from causing havoc to garden plants (www.theguardian.com/lifestyle/2016/may/19/best-way-tackle-slugs-snails-gardening-rhs-study). They note that pellets, mulch and predatory nematodes have all be tried but these 'pests' (animals where we don't want them) continue to flourish in gardens. One could actually argue that the humans with their gardens encourage these beasties to do what comes naturally (i.e. eat lots of nice, well-watered plants). I'd put money on these adaptable molluscs.
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