Life in the Undergrowth - BBC Series - Press Releases

British Ladybirds in Crisis

Familiar British ladybirds are facing their biggest danger since the last ice age. A new invader from south-east Asia, the Harlequin ladybird is threatening to displace the resident species that or generations have helped us to control aphid populations. Please click here for a press release and more details. (16.12.05)

Neglect in the Undergrowth

Snails and slugs were the stars of last night's episode of David Attenborough's Life in the Undergrowth. But today Buglife The Invertebrate Conservation Trust accuses the Government of neglecting their responsibility to protect endangered snails. Please click here for a press release and more details. (23.11.15)

Ban Pyrethroid Sheep Dipping!

Buglife have called for the banning of prophylactic sheep dipping. Synthetic pyrethroids used in sheep dip are causing extensive and unacceptable damage to our aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Please click here for a press release and more details. (18.07.05)

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