News: Insects

Wildlflowers and butterfly by Jon Hawkins

News

White-tailed bumblebee courtesy of Penny Frith

Ban on pesticide upheld to protect bees

Suffolk Wildlife Trust is thrilled with the news that the UK Government has upheld the ban on thiamethoxam - a banned "neonic" pesticide highly toxic to bees, pollinators, and river life…

Buff-tailed bumblebee

Sign the petition - say no to bee killing pesticides

'Emergency' authorisation to use a highly damaging neonicotinoid has been approved by UK Government, despite nearly 15,000 people calling on them to choose better support for farmers and…

Carlton Marshes Buzz Map

Buzz Map and citizen science...

The engagement teams at Carlton Marshes and Lackford Lakes nature reserves are taking part in a new UK-wide project to help monitor the current insect population in a 5-year study.

Common blue butterfly - Steve Aylward

Hundon Village Community Land

Cathy Smith, Community Conservation Adviser, met with naturalist Michael Chinery to find out about a community project that has transformed a mown field into a wonderful wildlife haven.