RHS criticised over products that kill bugs and wildflowers

Garden charity no longer categorises slugs and snails as pests but sells items that harm them, say critics

The Royal Horticultural Society has been criticised for continuing to sell products that kill wildflowers and insects, despite public messaging about protecting biodiversity.

Last year, the RHS said slugs and snails would no longer be classed as pests. The leading garden charity said they were an important part of the garden ecosystem and “play an important role in planet-friendly gardening”.