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Import controls reviewed after highly destructive pine tree pest found in UK

Officials are looking at further measures to stop a highly destructive pest getting a foothold in Britain after it was found on imported pine trees. The Environment Department (Defra) said that pine processionary moth was found on a small number of ...

19 Apr 2022 at 16:25

Tiger Moth trips give thrill-seekers chance to reach for the skies

Soaring 1,500ft feet above the Northumberland coastline in a 1940 Tiger Moth biplane on a perfect late summer’s day, pilot James Arnott acknowledges he is a lucky man. Away from his regular job flying holidaymakers in 737 jets, Mr Arnott is head ...

06 Sept 2023 at 12:10

Scotland

Rare moths released in Cairngorms to help threatened population

Conservationists have released a rare species of moth in the Highlands for the first time to boost its dwindling population. The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) participated in the release of 160 dark bordered beauty caterpillars, ...

12 Jul 2023 at 14:13

Life

Autumn pests to look out for and how to get rid of them in your home and garden

As we switch seasons and transition into the cooler months, the change in climate can be a breeding ground for some uninvited guests – seeking warmth, shelter and food indoors. Here, experts share their top tips to keep pests at bay… View ...

03 Oct 2023 at 08:00

National News

REVEALED: Surge in moth infestations in Irish homes

A surge in moth infestations in Irish homes has been reported. A 42% increase in callouts for brown house moths nationally in February 2024, compared to February 2023 have been recorded. The onset of spring typically signals heightened ...

25 Mar 2024 at 12:26

Life

The pests you really don’t want invading your garden and how to deter them

As responsible gardeners with positive attitudes to insects and biodiversity, it’s a bitter pill to swallow when vine weevil, carrot fly and aphids take hold – let alone the processionary moth caterpillar which can cause rashes and ...

13 Jun 2023 at 08:30

Life

How to protect your wardrobe and clothes from summer moths

They may not sting or feast on our food, but moths can wreak havoc on our prized possessions – namely wool, silk, and even carpets – and sometimes it’s only when the damage is done you realise the destruction they’ve caused. ...

09 Jul 2024 at 08:00

Public urged to join butterfly count as species spread north with climate change

Members of the public are being asked to help scientists track the impacts of climate change on butterflies, as data shows the insects are on the move north. After analysing 50 years of data, researchers have discovered a ...

12 Jul 2024 at 11:57

Life

Why it’s been a bumper year for slugs, snails and other garden pests

A mild winter, wet spring and a very changeable summer have all gone some way to boosting slug and snail activity this year. The RHS has received three times more inquiries about slugs and snails up to June this year ...

23 Jul 2024 at 08:00

Steve Coogan’s production company ‘obviously copied’ comedian’s show, court told

A comedian bringing legal action against a production company founded by Steve Coogan has claimed producers “obviously copied” elements of a sitcom he created, the High Court has heard. Joshua Rinkoff, also known as ...

04 Nov 2024 at 16:52

Life

Weird insects you may find in your garden

We should all be welcoming insects into our garden, pollinating our plants, keeping the food chain going and boosting biodiversity. There are thought to be as many as 22,400 species of insect across the UK with ...

11 Jun 2024 at 08:00

Life

Homemade hacks for keeping pests at bay this autumn

Autumn can bring on a desire to hunker down and start getting cosy at home. So it’s only natural some unwanted house guests might try to get in on the act too, making their way inside our homes to shelter from ...

19 Sept 2024 at 08:15

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