Pest and Diseases

Horticultural pest and diseases

Male red and blue beetle (images supplied by Denis Crawford)
Environment & SustainabilityPest and Diseases

Overlooked predatory insects

By Denis Crawford

We are all familiar with predators such as ladybird beetles and lacewings, but some of the less familiar predators are just as important.

Ladybird beetles are certainly the most well-known predators and common species are instantly recognisable with their bright colours and dark spots.… Continue reading

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She may have lost her wings, but he hasn’t (images supplied by Denis Crawford)
Environment & SustainabilityPest and Diseases

The benefits of having wings

By Denis Crawford

Insects are the only invertebrates that can fly, and flight has allowed insects to dominate most terrestrial ecosystems.

Insects first took to the air 350 to 400 million years ago, but like most evolutionary developments, it didn’t happen overnight.… Continue reading

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