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Gary Hartley

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Insects and That

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

Hoverfly near pink flower

Aug 16

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Insects and That

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

Aug 6

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Insects and That

‘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

Farmer in intercropped field

Aug 2

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Insects and That

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

Connectivity and flowers help urban pollinators thrive

Jun 5

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

Spider venom could prove unlikely source of an agricultural revolution

May 9

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Insects and That

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

How insects’ sweet excretions could be used to benefit growers

Mar 4

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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

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

Feb 29

‘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

Earwig on leaf

Jan 24

Scientists uncover bacterial role in growth of key insect feed species

Black soldier fly are the great hope for the insect feed industry, and more is being learned about how to achieve their peak performance.

Nov 3, 2023

Scientists uncover bacterial role in growth of key insect feed species

Nov 3, 2023

Combining techniques offers solution for growers with fruit fly problems

One technique works to help Mexican fruit farmers combat pest fly, but two is even better.

Nov 1, 2023

Combining techniques offers solution for growers with fruit fly problems

Nov 1, 2023

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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