Harlequin Ladybird – Identification, Occurrence, and Control

The harlequin ladybird, known scientifically as Harmonia axyridis, is one of the most invasive insect species in the UK. Also referred to as the harlequin ladybug or multicoloured Asian ladybird, it poses a threat to native ladybirds due to its voracious appetite and adaptability. Since its introduction in 2004, it has rapidly spread across the … Read more

Garden Chafers in the UK – Identification, occurrence and control

Garden chafers are pretty common in the UK

The garden chafer (Phyllopertha horticola) is one of the most common pest beetles in the UK, notorious for the damage its larvae cause to lawns and gardens. Found across various regions in the UK, the garden chafer has a one-year lifecycle, with adult beetles emerging in late spring or early summer. Understanding how to identify, … Read more