1、Click Here for Support with using Interactive PDFsDaily NewsSnails and Slugs Not Pests Says RHSIf you saw a slug or a snail in a garden,how would it make you feel?If youre not a fan of these slimy creatures,one gardening charity is hoping to change your mind.The Royal Horticultural Society(RHS)says
2、that they will no longer classify slugs and snails as pests.According to the charity,slugs and snails are amongst the most complained about creatures in the garden.In an annual RHS poll of gardeners top ten pests,they usually rank highly.As recently as 2020,they even got the top spot.However,the RHS
3、 say people should change their perspective.They say,despite peoples fear that slugs will eat everything people grow,only nine out of 44 known types of slug are likely to eat lettuces or potatoes.It is not all about what damage these gastropods do either.It is also about recognising the good that th
4、ey can bring.Slugs and snails are known as natures recyclers.They eat dead plant material and animal waste left on the ground,cleaning up gardens.They also make a tasty snack for other animals.The RHS suggests birds,hedgehogs,frogs and beetles are all sustained by these pests.This can attract a wide
5、 range of animals we like to see in our gardens.The charity want people to recognise that slugs and snails were here long before our gardens existed.So,if people want to persuade slugs to leave our gardens,they should use natural methods.These include using loose material of bark and chippings known
6、 as mulch.Slugs and snails dont like to crawl over the material as they lose moisture.So,what do you think?Is it time we forget about pests and embrace all wildlife?Photo:A snail.GlossaryhorticulturalLooking after gardens.poll A vote.perspectiveYour attitude towards something.sustained To be given e
7、nergy.Animals UK News 9th March 2022What are gastropods?Gastropods are a type of creature that includes snails,slugs,limpets and whelks.In Greek it means stomach foot.Gastropods mainly live in water.However,some types of slugs and snails live on the land.visit Questions1.Why are slugs known as natur
8、es recyclers?2.Why do you think gastropods are called stomach foot in Greek?3.How do you think gardeners will react to this news?Explain your answer.4.In the phrase they will no longer classify slugs and snails as pests,what is meant by the word pests?5.Tick to show whether the statement is true or
9、false according to the article.TrueFalseSlugs and snails all eat lettuce.Slugs and snails topped the RHS list of pests in 2020The RHS think snails are pests.The RHS recommend using natural ways to get rid of slugs.6.Summarise the key information in the article in 15 words or fewer.Explain your answer.Snails and Slugs Not Pests Say RHSvisit
