
Jun 2, 2026
✦The Guardian
Gardeners beware: slugs returning after dry weather to threaten strawberries
Wetter weather is expected to bring a surge of slugs out of hiding to munch on England's strawberry plants. Entomologists noted slugs "will be really hungry and all coming out at once." Many gardeners are planting vegetables, and the early strawberry crop is now at risk. Experts suggest relocating slugs to compost heaps.