It was worrying to hear further news of insect decline earlier this year; it is reported that more than 40% of insect species are declining and a third are endangered.

Essex Wildlife Trust launches WildlifeTV to bring Essex's wonderful wildlife and wild activities straight to people's homes

Drivers and passengers asked to count bugs squashed on registration plates after a journey

A citizen-science survey has found that the abundance of flying insects in Essex has plummeted by over 70% over the last 17 years.

Essex Wildlife Trust takes action for insects in Essex by creating new vital sand bank habitat at their Two Tree Island nature reserve

Drastic declines in insect numbers look set to have far-reaching consequences for both wildlife and people.