NATIONAL TAKE PART IN OUR SURVEY
Your splat meter for this year’s Bugs Matter survey
Here’s how to get involved:
Bugs Matter is a national partnership project between Kent Wildlife Trust, Buglife, and a number of other Wildlife Trusts. We need as many people as possible to take part in this summer’s UK-wide survey, which kicks off in June. By becoming a citizen scientist, you can help us understand more about our insect populations. You will be generating vital evidence to inform conservation action to halt and reverse their declines.
1
Download the free Bugs Matter app and sign up.
2
Cut out the below splatometer, stick it onto some card, and carefully cut out the windows with a sharp knife. Before making an essential journey in a vehicle, clean the front numberplate.
3
At the end of the journey, place the splatometer over the numberplate and count the bugs you can see in the holes.
4
Submit your count along with a photo via the app.
You can find a full tutorial on the app. Find more information about the Bugs Matter project here: kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/bugs-matter
CUT ALONG THIS LINE
Bugs Holes should be 6cm X 4cm exactly. Please check with a ruler.
4 cm
CUT OUT THIS HOLE
CUT OUT THIS HOLE
CUT OUT THIS HOLE
Holes should be 6cm X 4cm exactly. Please check with a ruler.
Holes should be 6cm X 4cm exactly. Please check with a ruler.
CUT OUT THIS HOLE
CUT OUT THIS HOLE
CUT OUT THIS HOLE
Holes should be 6cm X 4cm exactly. Please check with a ruler.
Holes should be 6cm X 4cm exactly. Please check with a ruler.
Holes should be 6cm X 4cm exactly. Please check with a ruler.
Wildlife Durham | Spring 2022
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