Accidental release of 26 African Queen Bees in Brazil has produced a dangerous hybrid bee that is moving steadily north into the U.S.

Jan 21, 2007 – John Blatchford

Honeybees are threatened in a number of ways. They are essential pollinators of our crops and we should be concerned about their problems

Jan 21, 2007 – John Blatchford

Most stingless bees are fully 'wild', but some species are kept by beekeepers in tropical and semi-tropical regions, particularly of Central America.

Jan 21, 2007 – John Blatchford

The Harlequin ladybird was deliberately introduced into America and has recently been discovered in the UK. In both places it is harming the native species.

Jan 15, 2007 – John Blatchford

A really beautiful hawk moth that flies by day, hovers like a bird and regularly migrates. Not a threatened species, but well-worth encouraging!

Jan 12, 2007 – John Blatchford

All Kissing Bugs feed on blood, and those that prefer human blood can carry a serious disease. Charles Darwin's debilitating illness was probably caused by one.

Jan 11, 2007 – John Blatchford

The Red Admiral butterfly can be found in North America and Northern Europe in summer, but it has usually migrated up from the south. Plant some flowers to attract them.

Jan 8, 2007 – John Blatchford

Silverfish are silver, but not fish! They are primitive wingless insects often found in the home. Like their relatives (Firebrats) they are harmless.

Jan 2, 2007 – John Blatchford