Dear John
As you know, our insect populations are crashing. Last year’s State of Nature report found declines in distribution of bees, hoverflies, moths, ants, beetles, dragonflies and wasps, to name a few. These insects not only pollinate our food but many of them also help to control pests on crops.
Let’s face it, here in the UK we don’t get to see many of the more obviously exciting animal species found elsewhere in the world. But we do have a wonderfully diverse, colourful and fascinating world of insects right on our doorstep. It’s incredibly sad to watch these amazing creatures slowly disappear.
Pesticides are a key driver in this loss and we are asking that you please support our work with a donation, or even better, sign up to support us monthly with a direct debit.