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Heatwaves dampen damselfly sex lives

New research shows persistent temperature highs reduce damselfly mating, revealing how climate change disrupts insect reproduction.

Nov 3

Heatwaves dampen damselfly sex lives

Nov 3

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Intercropping with faba beans and decoys reduces pest pressure in oilseed rape

Swiss scientists show intercropping oilseed rape with faba beans or decoys reduces damaging insect pests.

Oct 13

Oilseed rape field with blue sky

Oct 13

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How are Greenland’s first social wasps settling in the Arctic?

Greenland’s first social wasps arrive from Europe, raising questions about ecological impacts and human-assisted spread.

Oct 7

Red wasp poised over Greenland. Image produced using generative AI (obviously)

Oct 7

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How to make being deliberately stung by wasps even better

Sometimes, a sting from an Asian hornet just isn’t quite enough. Luckily, scientists have designed a device to ensure it gives its best…

Jun 10

How to make being deliberately stung by wasps even better

Jun 10

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Numbing aphids’ sweet sensations shows potential to turn them off valuable crops

An additive used in jam could block aphids’ ‘sweet tooth’ and protect crops from damage.

May 19

Aphids gathered on a plant leaf

May 19

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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

Gary Hartley

Gary Hartley

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

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