Protecting our insect population with Author & Professor, Dave Goulson - Episode 48

We’re seldom shown or taught the wonders of wildlife that’s smaller than a fingernail, yet there’s a vast and vibrant insect ecosystem that’s in need of our protection from the effects of environmental issues.There are few authors who share the same degree of passion for the insect world as Dave Goulson. A Professor of Biology at Sussex University & author of the Sunday Times Bestselling book ‘Silent Earth’, Dave joins Sarah & Arthur this week to share his most fascinating discoveries, and how the beautiful flowers we grow can serve a purpose far greater than that of personal enjoyment; they just might save our planet too...In this episode, discover:Dave’s charming story behind the discovery of bumblebees’s ‘smelly feet’Misconceptions around the role that insects play in our ecosystemHow you can replace harmful insecticides with far more effective aphid-deterrents, earwigsThe role that schools can play in bringing more awareness to the beauty of the natural worldGarden projects you can try that will make a positive change for protecting insectsView all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiHDave Goulson: https://www.instagram.com/dave.goulson/Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJczOrder Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7HSee our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-eventsGet in touch: [email protected] on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest