Action for Insects

Will you help the most important creatures on the planet?

41% of insect species face extinction.

The loss of their habitats and overuse of pesticides are two major reasons why these little creatures are dying out eight times faster than large mammals.

However, it’s not too late and with your help, we can put insects into recovery.

Claim your FREE Action for Insects guide for your garden or local community, or for your school and start to make a difference today.

By working together, we can change the future of insects. Starting right now, you can make small changes in your home, lifestyle and community that will help these fascinating creatures. Follow the advice in our Action for Insects guide and create an insect-friendly garden that is teaming with wildlife.

Take Action for Insects

Common cockchafer / Maybug (Melolontha melolontha), taking off from human finger, Wiltshire garden, UK, May. - Nick Upton/2020VISION

Two simple actions that will make a real difference

1. STOP killing insects by reducing your use of harmful chemicals at home

2. START to create 'bug hubs' plant pollen and nectar rich flowers, build a pond, create homes for bugs

Please help by making a pledge to Take Action For Insects today. When you sign up we will provide you with free action guides to help you go chemical-free in your garden and make your garden a haven for wildlife.

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Action for Insects

Why should we care?

Without insects many birds, bats, reptiles, amphibians, small mammals and fish would die out as they would have nothing to eat.

87% of all plant species require animal pollination, most of it delivered by insects – that is pretty much all of them except grasses and conifers.

In addition 3 out of 4 of all the crops that we grow require pollination by insects.

Only by working together can we address the causes of insect loss, halt and reverse them - securing a sustainable future for insect life and for ourselves.

Together, we can stop this looming catastrophe and create an environment that is rich in nature for the benefit of wildlife and people.

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