entomologists

Entomologists in England warn that wetter weather following a dry period is causing a surge in slugs that threaten strawberry crops. The Royal Horticultural Society anticipates increased inquiries from members and recommends strategies like using cloches, hand-picking slugs, and encouraging natural predators like frogs and birds.

Forest tent caterpillar populations are surging in Calgary and across Alberta this spring, with municipalities and experts warning Albertans about the outbreak. These caterpillars, which appear during cyclical outbreaks, are commonly observed on trees throughout North America.