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8 Beneficial Insects to Know (Plus How to Attract Them to Your Garden)
Plant pests, such as snails, slugs, and tomato hornworms, can wreak havoc on ornamental and edible gardens. However, only 1% ...
Warning of stowaway snakes and tree-frogs hiding in pot plants
"Adult snakes and lizards are just the tip of the iceberg," said Prof William Sutherland, of the University of Cambridge. "If ...
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Snakes in potted olive trees 'tip of the iceberg' of ornamental plant trade hazards, say researchers
Insects, fungi, reptiles, spiders and various agricultural pests are being transported live across the world on ornamental plants destined to brighten up our homes and gardens. The multi-billion ...
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Snakes in potted olive trees ‘tip of the iceberg’ of ornamental plant trade hazards
Insects, fungi, reptiles, spiders and various agricultural pests are being transported live across the world on ornamental plants destined to brighten up our homes and gardens. The multi-billion ...
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Warnings of stowaway snakes and tree-frogs hiding in pot plants
The shipments could also contain invasive pests capable of causing severe damage ... small insects and fungi – the things that really cause the problems?" The production of ornamental plants ...