17 Feb 2020

Scientific study reveals major insect decline

From Morning Report, 8:55 am on 17 February 2020

A scientific study of the number of insects splattered by cars in the UK has revealed a huge decline in the abundance of bugs over two decades.

The research by the Kent Wildlife Trust adds to growing evidence of what some scientists have called an "insect apocalypse".

Dr Paul Tinsley-Marshall is from the Kent Wildlife Trust.

He speaks to Corin Dann.