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Gary Hartley

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Better data is new weapon in farmers’ fight against invasive stink bug

The struggle against a notorious invasive bug continues. This time, the mathematical modelers weigh in.

Mar 19

Brown marmorated stink bug on plant

Mar 19

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Ladybirds can deliver killer fungus packages to enhance pest control

Pest aphids face major threats from ladybirds — and the test could get all the stiffer thanks to the work of Chinese scientists.

Mar 17

Ladybirds can deliver killer fungus packages to enhance pest control

Mar 17

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Maximising Biodiversity Net Gain benefits for pollinators

Biodiversity Net Gain legislation needs to deliver for key groups in ecosystems. How fit for purpose are England’s efforts?

Aug 16, 2024

Hoverfly near pink flower

Aug 16, 2024

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The vital role of ‘unpopular’ pollinators

Bees are icons of insect pollination — while wasps have a long way to go to convince the public of their merits. An image change is needed.

Aug 6, 2024

Aug 6, 2024

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‘Intercropping-plus’ can help growers get to grips with pests

Pests down, natural enemies up: Evidence is stacking up behind intercropping as a sustainable crop protection option.

Aug 2, 2024

Farmer in intercropped field

Aug 2, 2024

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Connectivity and flowers help urban pollinators thrive

Increasing urbanisation is putting pressure on pollinators. But there is hope for a continued buzz about town.

Jun 5, 2024

Connectivity and flowers help urban pollinators thrive

Jun 5, 2024

Spider venom could prove unlikely source of an agricultural revolution

The chemicals produced by an Australian spider are a possible saviour for European tomato growers blighted by a hungry invasive moth.

May 9, 2024

Spider venom could prove unlikely source of an agricultural revolution

May 9, 2024

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How insects’ sweet excretions could be used to benefit growers

Plant-feeding insects’ sugary poo can be a problem and a solution for growers. A new paper offers a route to more of the latter.

Mar 4, 2024

How insects’ sweet excretions could be used to benefit growers

Mar 4, 2024

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‘Intelligent traps’ and flower strips could help tame oilseed rape pest

Getting the algorithms involved helps get to grips with rising pollen beetle populations, but you can also do it with flowers.

Feb 29, 2024

‘Intelligent traps’ and flower strips could help tame oilseed rape pest

Feb 29, 2024

‘Trap-and-move’ biological control can make insect villains into heroes

How do you solve a ‘problem’ like an earwig? Simply move them to a place they’re welcome.

Jan 24, 2024

Earwig on leaf

Jan 24, 2024

Gary Hartley

Gary Hartley

Writer of different things. Come for the insects, stay for the odd literary works, or vice versa. @garyfromleeds https://medium.com/insectsandthat

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