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Invasive lizards booming in British Columbia, strawberries thriving

Original: Slugs gone, bugs gone, strawberries thriving as invasive lizards boom in B.C.

Invasive lizards are multiplying in British Columbia, where gardeners report an unexpected side effect: slugs and many bugs have vanished, and strawberry crops are flourishing. The reptiles' rapid spread is reshaping local gardens and raising questions about their long-term impact on the region's ecosystems.

Why now: An invasive species producing both ecological concern and surprisingly positive garden results is an unusual story drawing attention.

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Slugs gone, bugs gone, strawberries thriving as invasive lizards boom in B.C. · thecanadianpressnews.ca

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