Bugs Matter survey

from Wildlife Durham: Spring 2022

The River Wear plastics project

TAKE PART IN OUR SURVEY Your splat meter for this year’s Bugs Matter survey

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. Here’s how to get involved:

1 Download the free Bugs Matter app and sign up.

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. At the end of the journey, place the splatometer over the numberplate and count the bugs you can see in the holes.

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

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