Soil and Insects
Insects come in many forms, some loveable and some that appear grotesque, disgusting or frightening to us. Our world depends on many processes and insects are part of the cycle of growth and decay. When you find an insect somewhere, it is there for a reason. If you don't want the insects in a particular place, if you know the reason they are there, for example they are helping a piece of wood to decay into soil, you may be able to change the situation and the insects will move themselves. Knowing a bit about them is the first step. Here is some food for thought1 ...
- Over one million species of insects have been discovered and described but it is estimated that there may be as many as 10 million species on earth.
- Insects have been around for more than 350 million years, longer than the dinosaurs and flowering plants.
- Scientists estimate that insects make up to 90% of all species of animals on the planet and more than half of all living things.
There are approximately 1.4 billion insects for every person on Earth. The total weight of all the insects is about 70 times more than all the people.
Insects can be fascinating, and children are often wowed when they see them magnified.
Take a closer look at some of the insects around you using an insect pot (bug pot) with a magnifying lid?
Royal Entomological Society Insect Identification Service
Each year the Royal Entomological Society receives thousands of requests for help with insect identification through their insect identification service.
Their downloadable 'Intriguing Insects' miniguide contains pictures and information on a few of the most commonly asked about insects.
Soil
Events
18 May 2024 9:00 - 16:45
where Shrewsbury Town Football Club, Oteley Road, Shrewsbury SY2 6ST
The conference schedule is as follows:
9am-9.30am: Registration.
9.30am: Main Plenary Session including:
- Welcome & Introduction
- Key note speakers with Q & A including:
- Dr Sam Hampton, University of Bath, climate behaviour expert on the power of individuals to influence the political agenda and make lifestyle choices that drive down emissions when action is taken collectively
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08 Jun 2024 10:00 - 14:00
where The Hanging Gardens, Bethel St, Llanidloes, Powys, Wales SY18 6BS
Most of us, faced with a broken clock or a lamp that no longer works, are tempted to just throw it in the bin and buy a new one. We often don’t have the skills or the tools to “make do and mend”. This is where Zero Carbon Llanidloes’ Repair Events can help. These events aim to: Keep things out of landfill Save you money Could teach you new skills Help conserve the world’s precious resources
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