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20 Jun 2019

Insect Apocalypse

posted in: Countryside, Environment, Gardening, Nature, Wales |

Insect numbers in freefall worldwide. Can’t think why!

And yet another well stocked shelf of insecticide at Charlies' garden centre, Aberystwyth
Another well stocked shelf of insecticide at Charlies' garden centre, Aberystwyth
Well stocked shelf of insecticide at Charlies' garden centre, Aberystwyth

Charlie’s store, Aberystwyth

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