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Gardeners Urged to Embrace Caterpillars for Moth Conservation

3/4/2026

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The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and the Wildlife Trusts urge British gardeners to embrace caterpillars to support moths.
Moths in the United Kingdom have declined by 33% since the 1960s due to habitat loss, climate change, and pollution.
The RHS recommends pesticide-free methods for managing caterpillars, such as manual removal and planting native species.
The summary highlights the beauty of moths and calls for simple traps.

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Story summary

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and the Wildlife Trusts urge British gardeners to embrace caterpillars to support moths.
Moths in the United Kingdom have declined by 33% since the 1960s due to habitat loss, climate change, and pollution.
The RHS recommends pesticide-free methods for managing caterpillars, such as manual removal and planting native species.
The summary highlights the beauty of moths and calls for simple traps.