Insects necessary for Life on Earth
Polar bears are the poster child for climate change. People aren’t paying attention to insects. Without insects, there are no plants, there is no food. Recently scientists have named the […]
Insects
Insect Population Plummeting
Extinction of 40% of the world’s insect population over the next few decades in inching closer. Habitat loss, pollution, and biologic factors continue to contribute to insect’s demise. Remediation technologies,
State by State Actions to Protect Pollinators
States are key actors in decisions affecting pollinators. Pollinators are the keystone species for the planet’s survival. Pollinators continue to experience a decline. Pollinators are responsible for one of every
Insect Loss
Habitat loss is significantly affecting insects. Deforestation, chemical use, and climate change all contribute to insect habitat loss. Insects are the most important contributor to life on earth. Without insects,
From Bats to Wasps: The Hidden Heroes of Our Ecosystem
Every ecosystem on earth depends on pollinators to ensure life on earth continues. Pollinators keep plants and humans alive. Their contributions include roles in ecosystems, agriculture, and biodiversity. There are
Insects are Key for Life on Earth
Insects outweigh humanity by a factor of 17. Insects are disappearing faster than other species on Earth. Scientists estimate 40% of all insect species will become endangered over the next
Insect Apocalypse Gaining on Other Losses
Insect extinctions are occurring eight times faster than other mammals, birds, and reptiles. There are 17 times more insects than humans. Insects are one of the keystone species on the
Silent Earth by Dave Goulson
Mr. Goulson takes us through the causes of insect decline. He suggests ways we can support insects. Check your local library, Thrift Books, or Amazon to obtain a copy
Insect Apocalypse
Insect populations continue to decline by a rate of 2.5%/year. https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/insect-declines-are-stark-warning-humanity#:~:text=Many%20people%20think%20of%20insects,without%20them%20we%20are%20doomed.
California Honeybee die-off Discovered
the combination of insecticides (thought safe) for honeybees plus fungicides together impact developing larvae. They decided to not apply the insecticides during bloom season. https://phys.org/news/2019-02-culprit-honeybee-deaths-california-almond.html
Bringing Nature Home: How You can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants
Doug Tallamy is an entomologist, ecologist, and conservationist known for his work on the importance of native plants in supporting biodiversity. He created “Homegrown National Park” encouraging the public to
Help the Butterfly Population
What can you do today to support increasing our butterfly population? Assisting the butterfly population is as easy as buying native plants from a plant nursery and planting them in