Aphids, Earwigs & Allies: Insect Week with the RHS

This week we’re diving head-first into the long grass, under the flowerpots, and behind the compost bin to celebrate National Insect Week! The Wildlife Trusts’ collaborator and garden designer Zoe Claymore shares her top tips on wildlife friendly gardening. RHS Principal Entomologist Dr Hayley Jones will be busting some myths around one critter which has been dominating our gardens this year – aphids! And another RHS entomologist – Josie Stuart – explains why earwigs are excellent insect predators to encourage into your plot.

Host: Gareth Richards

Contributors: Zoe Claymore, Dr Hayley Jones, Josie Stuart

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Buddleja aphids

Buddleja aphid survey

Aphids

Earwigs