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Woodlice (Slaters) Killing Bean Seedlings: Reduce Organic Matter

Slaters chew germinating beans in soils rich in fresh organic matter. Fix: remove excess mulch/undecomposed material, ensure humus is well-broken-down. This reduces slater breeding near seeds.

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