As the warm evenings of late spring and early summer approach, so too do the May bugs, or cockchafers, known scientifically as Melolontha melolontha. These intriguing beetles are a common sight in Cornwall and across the UK, often seen buzzing clumsily around lights at dusk. Understanding these creatures is the first step in managing any READ MORE
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Cockchafer pest control
What are they?: Cockchafer beetle sometimes known as Maybug or Doodlebug can be c. 30mm in size, has a black thorax, brown wing cases and legs and antennae which fan out. Harmless to humans they are most active in May and are noisy critters who can do damage to crops and garden plants. Historically well READ MORE