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The article informs that growers are being warned for an onslaught of slugs this autumn, with population numbers likely to hit levels unseen the disastrous 2012 season. It is noted that growers are prepared to take action against the pest in establishing crops as slugs may emerge on the back of any rainfall. It is noted that agronomist Colin Myram says growers are balancing the pest threat with the need to prevent the popular slug pellet active ingredient metaldehyde reaching watercourses.