After the last post I made a report came out in the journal of Toxicology. The evidence is even stronger that pesticides are responsible for the decline in insect populations.
Bees are particularly hard hit by the pesticides. The latest neonicotinoid group are particularly long lasting in their effect.
Two in particular are imidacloprid and thiacloprid. Both can be found in pesticides available to the public in garden centres and DIY stores.
We can only discourage anyone we know from using these pesticides around their garden. Most of the time they are completely unnecessary, in actual fact I find them totally unnecessary and never have to resort to any form of pesticide within our garden. We find that over the years a natural balance has occurred. Greenfly may come on the roses at some point in Spring, but are quickly cleared away by regular visits from the Blue Tits.
A Bumble visiting Stachys 'Saharan Pink' (Stachys monieri)
Planting the right plants in our gardens can stop the decline of the insect population and act as a safe haven for wildlife.
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