Inside the weird world of bugs, slugs and more, with Dr Hayley Jones

About this episode

Dr Hayley Jones discusses the importance of insects and invertebrates in ecosystems and shares insights from the Slugs Count project.

Join Dr Hayley Jones, principal entomologist at RHS Wisley, to find out more about why insects and other invertebrates are vital to ecosystems. Discover the garden-focused collection, how it is stored, how it has evolved since it was started in 1911 and the importance of tracking and reporting new or regulated pests. A UK-wide 2020 Slugs Count project created a preserved slug collection and informed advice on slug identification, non-chemical control, and the beneficial roles they play in our gardens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Guest: Dr Hayley Jones

Topics covered

• insects
• ecosystems
• garden pests
• slug identification
• non-chemical control
• invertebrates

Keywords

• insects
• ecosystems
• slugs
• pests
• RHS Wisley
• slug identification
• non-chemical control

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: RHS Wisley, BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Podcast

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