Gary HartleyinInsects and ThatHow insects’ sweet excretions could be used to benefit growersPlant-feeding insects’ sugary poo can be a problem and a solution for growers. A new paper offers a route to more of the latter.3 min read·Mar 4, 2024--1--1
Gary HartleyinInsects and That‘Intelligent traps’ and flower strips could help tame oilseed rape pestGetting the algorithms involved helps get to grips with rising pollen beetle populations, but you can also do it with flowers.3 min read·Feb 29, 2024----
Gary Hartley‘Trap-and-move’ biological control can make insect villains into heroesHow do you solve a ‘problem’ like an earwig? Simply move them to a place they’re welcome.2 min read·Jan 24, 2024----
Gary HartleyScientists uncover bacterial role in growth of key insect feed speciesBlack soldier fly are the great hope for the insect feed industry, and more is being learned about how to achieve their peak performance.2 min read·Nov 3, 2023----
Gary HartleyCombining techniques offers solution for growers with fruit fly problemsOne technique works to help Mexican fruit farmers combat pest fly, but two is even better.2 min read·Nov 1, 2023----
Gary HartleyinInsects and ThatPreparing for invasive pest introductions in advance could bring better results for farmersCurrent, reactive approaches don’t often get the desired results in the fight against invasive insect species threatening food production.3 min read·Sep 18, 2023----
Gary HartleyGlossary for the Fragmented (Part IV)Let’s define stuff in the most meandering way possible. Here’s letters E to F.4 min read·Sep 13, 2023----
Gary HartleyGlossary for the Fragmented (Part III)Onwards, to more meandering definitions of concepts and things! Letters C and D get the treatment.3 min read·Sep 11, 2023----
Gary HartleyGlossary for the Fragmented (Part II)Micro-essays about things beginning with the letter b5 min read·Aug 23, 2023----
Gary HartleyEphemera, Etcetera — a poemThere is a man lying not-dead dead on the bridge… poetry from Gary Hartley1 min read·Aug 16, 2023----