Ladybirds
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Ladybirds swarm indoors after long, hot summer
Have you ‘spotted’ any of these little insects in your home? Read more in our article, exclusively for Subs Club members Having invaded the UK, the harlequin ladybird (pictured above) is now staging a takeover of our homes, according to…
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New study shows EU pesticide ban is failing to protect suburban bees
Bees living in suburban habitats are still being exposed to significant levels of neonicotinoid pesticides despite the EU ban say scientists Bees living in suburban habitats are still being exposed to significant levels of pesticides despite the EU ban on…
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Help to map nature’s calendar
Nature’s Calendar shows you how the planet is changing Pictures: Nature’s Calendar What effect has recent weather had on wildlife? Is climate change affecting timings in nature? Join Nature’s Calendar and help scientists to track the effects of weather and…
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Return of the ladybirds?
Could it happen again? It’s been 40 years since the ladybird plague of 1976, when a summer of heat and drought saw swarms of seven-spotted ladybirds infesting the UK. The British Entomological and Natural History Society has estimated that 23.65…
