LatviaPublished: 29 July 2026 at 18:49

Riga City Council begins fight against Spanish slug

Riga City Council has launched initial measures to limit the spread of the invasive Spanish slug in the city. The measures are being carried out on municipal properties, and residents are encouraged to participate on their own properties.

Riga City Council has started the first measures to curb the spread of the Spanish slug. These measures are being implemented on properties owned by the municipality. However, the council also calls on residents to join the fight against this invasive species on their own plots and adjacent areas.

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