S1: Beneficial Insects

How can beneficial insects help you? What insects inhabit agricultural land? How can we tweak the balance towards insects that are beneficial to production? Join Dr Paul Chapman, a conservation consultant at SAC, and Dr Lorna Cole SRUC’s agricultural ecologist, as they discuss the important role beneficial insects play in farmland. They will explore the fascinating lifestyles of these insects, how they interact and the role they play in pest control and pollination. Our experts will provide guidance on the role these insects play in Integrated pest management and will discuss top tips on how to increase a wide variety of beneficial insects on your farm.