Buglife are deeply concerned by news that UK researchers are trialling a GM wheat that ‘cries wolf’, sending out a constant chemical help signal to ladybirds and other predators, a...
25/06/2014
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New four-year scientific analysis: systemic pesticides pose global threat to biodiversity and ecosystem services
The conclusions of a new meta-analysis of the systemic pesticides neonicotinoids and fipronil (neonics) confirm that they are causing significant damage to a wide range of beneficial invertebrate species and...
24/06/2014
Government tries to silence charities
Wildlife and countryside charities are very concerned that proposals in the Criminal Courts and Justice Bill being debated in the House of Commons will make it even harder than it...
16/06/2014
Osborne’s lack of regard for brownfield wildlife
Wildlife Charity Buglife is appalled by George Osborne’s lack of regard for brownfield wildlife. At Mansion House last night Osborne said he was going to unleash an ‘urban planning revolution’...
13/06/2014
Rare oil beetle found in abundance on Hebridean island
A rare flightless beetle found in only two locations in the UK has been counted in abundance on the Isle of Coll. RSPB Scotland and Buglife researchers visiting the island...
11/06/2014
Public urged to become bee-spotters in first annual count
People around the UK are being urged to take part in the first Great British Bee Count, which starts today (Tuesday 10 June 2014) and runs until the end of...
10/06/2014
Camden’s rooftops helping our urban pollinators
Wildlife charity Buglife have created three green roofs on the Denton Estate in the London Borough of Camden this week, providing important habitat for our urban pollinators. The green roofs,...
27/05/2014
Scunthorpe Brownfields proving to be a haven for rare bugs
A fantastic variety of wildlife has been recorded during Buglife’s three year study into the diversity of bugs found on North Lincolnshire brownfields. A grant of over £80, 000 from...
27/05/2014
Spotlight on the darkling beetle. Review highlights threats to one of Britain’s most endangered species
The results of a new study carried out by Natural England in collaboration with Buglife, reveals that 6% of Britain’s darkling beetles and allied species have become extinct over the...
23/05/2014
Dobbies do it for the bees
Local wildlife charity Buglife, with help from Dobbies Garden Centre, Peterborough, have created pollinator friendly areas in their office grounds, to showcase the simple garden improvements that people can make...
16/05/2014
