Experts fear insect decline after an “alarming” drop in bug splats on cars in UK

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Experts fear insect decline after an “alarming” drop in bug splats on cars in UK

Bug experts say an “alarming” drop in insect splats on cars in the UK is a sign that flying insects are in decline across the country.

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The annual Bugs Matter survey shows there’s been a 63% fall in the number of squashed insects found on vehicle number plates.
Conservation groups say that insects are vital in the fight to prevent climate change – warning that society must take urgent action to restore nature and avoid moving further towards ecological collapse.

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Date: April 30, 2025