2025
Harrison is working as part of the Rothamsted Insect Survey to assist in the collection and identification of major crop pests, particularly aphids. Harrison is also involved in preserving, storing, and archiving the current Insect Survey samples, as well as investigating how AI and deep learning could be used to help identify insects in the future.
Five experienced entomologists, will guide attendees around the onsite farm and immerse them in the fascinating world of insects and explain how their interactions benefit crops, soils and the surrounding environment. Hedges, field margins and the various connecting habitats will be explored and discussed, including how to encourage more beneficials invertebrates, infield habitats and the […]
Discover how beneficial insects, like Carabid beetles, pollinators and decomposers, support crop health and soil. Learn how to trap and identify insects, and receive a free Carabid ID guide and app intro. This session includes a practical ID demo using site-collected traps and links to a habitat safari walk (Thu 9am – Safari Tent) focusing […]