Maintaining a diversity of insects may be key for crop pollination in cities.
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Up to 85% of the nectar available to pollinating insects in a city comes from gardens. What we plant – whether in an allotment or a window box – can make a huge difference.
Plants use their flower colours for ‘brand recognition’ among insects - but also work together to attract more pollinators.
Planting a garden for winter-active insects is a wonderful way to support local biodiversity. Your garden will thrive with the free pollination and pest control services the insects provide.
Britain’s councils are cutting roadside verges less often to allow vibrant wildflower meadows to bloom.
Amid the insect extinction crisis, some species are actually increasing. Here’s why that’s not necessarily a good thing.
Hoverflies are helping spread disease among the already declining bee population.
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