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 ecosystem How you can replace harmful insecticides with far more effective aphid-deterrents, earwigs The role that schools can play in bringing more awareness to the beauty of the natural world Garden projects you can try that will make a positive change for protecting insects View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH Dave Goulson: https://www.instagram.com/dave.goulson/ Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeu Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/ Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest