
Bugs Matter survey finds 70% decrease insects in less than 20 years
A citizen-science survey has found that the abundance of flying insects in Essex has plummeted by over 70% over the last 17 years.
A citizen-science survey has found that the abundance of flying insects in Essex has plummeted by over 70% over the last 17 years.
The Government has again put bees at risk by permitting the use of the banned pesticide thiamethoxam on sugar beet in England in 2022.
Drivers and passengers asked to count bugs squashed on registration plates after a journey
Drastic declines in insect numbers look set to have far-reaching consequences for both wildlife and people.