Insects3 days agoUniversity lodges plans for insect engineering labThe University of York will use climate controlled shipping containers to study black soldier flies.3 days ago3 Jan 2026Beetle named after Jersey conservationist DurrellThe tribute was made by an insect expert as an homage to his childhood inspiration.3 Jan 20263 Jan 2026'Serious pest' eradicated from UK after crop fearsThe Colorado potato beetle has been officially eradicated after larvae were found in Kent in 2023.3 Jan 202619 Dec 2025Pollination charity awarded £10k grantChairman of the Pollinator Project, Gordon Steele, says the award is a "fantastic surprise".19 Dec 202511 Dec 2025Asian hornet numbers double on previous yearThere were 694 Asian hornet nests recorded in 2025 in comparison to 259 in 2024. 11 Dec 20252 Dec 2025Christmas fete cancelled after bed bugs foundResidents say they used to be proud to live there, but now "don't want to get nibbled in bed".2 Dec 202530 Nov 2025Good weather gives rare butterfly species a boostThe Marsh Fritillary is known for its stained glass effect wings, but numbers have been in decline.30 Nov 202524 Nov 2025Scientists look at new solutions to aphid problemWasps have been used to control the insects, but they are becoming resistant.24 Nov 202521 Nov 2025'Troubling' fall in insects, says new bug surveyA new 'splat' survey shows bug numbers have plummeted, but experts say this can be reversed.21 Nov 2025...
