neil
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Over the past several years all my ponds have developed a large, and apparently ever increasing, population of Asellus aquaticus. They are supposed to be 'harmless and omnivorous', but the populations of native European newts have definitely being reducing over the years. This may of course be coincidence, but I'd be suprised if some egg predation and consequently, population recruitment isn't occuring.
Under the circumstances should I try to reduce the Asellus population, and if so, how?
Under the circumstances should I try to reduce the Asellus population, and if so, how?