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A Guide to Asian Hornets in Kent

We’re asking Kent residents to keep an eye out this year for the Asian hornet. Sightings in the UK have been happening since 2016 but this year the number of sightings is on the rise. Read the article below to learn about the risk of having them here and what we can do to help.

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The Cycle of Life of Pollinating Insects

Emma Lansdell, Kent's Plan Bee Officer kicks off Insect Week with an excellent blog on pollinator lifecycles. Learn how they go from egg to maturity and what you can do to help improve their numbers.