Books by Dave Goulson

''Go on, have a flutter! Take a few tips from the new book by biologist Dave Goulson and it''s a safe bet that beautiful butterflies will start gathering in your garden'' Daily MailFrom the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Sting In The Tale comes this practical guide to creating a paradise for pollinators.There are twenty six different species of bumblebees to be found in the UK, of around 250 species worldwide. Bumblebees are among the most important of our insects; these superb pollinators ensure that wildflowers set seed and reappear each year, and that our vegetable and fruit crops give us bountiful harvests. With the decline in the populations of our wild bees, these beloved creatures need looking after more than ever. Gardening for Bumblebees shows you how you can provide a refuge for bumblebees to feed, breed and thrive. No matter how large or small your space is, Dave Goulson shows you how you can make a pollinator-friendly haven. In this book you will learn the best trees, shrubs and flowers for pollinators, how to create the perfect nest and breeding site, and the best ways to control pests. Gardening For Bumblebees will encourage and inspire gardeners and allotmenters alike to make their patch more bee friendly. Praise for Dave Goulson''Ideal for filling the garden with a happy hum''Tiffany Daneff, Country Life''Goulson reminds himself that he ''began studying bumblebees not because they are important pollinators but because they are fascinating, because they behave in interesting and mysterious ways, and because they are rather loveable'' Hannah Rosefield, Literary Review

A Sting in the Tale is a captivating book written by Dave Goulson. Published in 2014 by Vintage Publishing, this engaging read falls under the genre of non-fiction. The book takes you on a fascinating journey, giving you a peek into the intriguing world of bees. Dave Goulson, a renowned biologist and bumblebee expert, shares his deep love for these tiny creatures and the vital role they play in our ecosystem. The book is not just an informative piece but also an urgent plea to protect these often misunderstood and underappreciated insects. A Sting in the Tale is a must-read for nature enthusiasts and anyone interested in the conservation of our planet's precious biodiversity. Don't miss out on this riveting tale from Vintage Publishing.

He passionately argues that we must all learn to love, respect and care for our six-legged friends. Eye-opening, inspiring and riveting, Silent Earth is part love letter to the insect world, part elegy, part rousing manifesto for a greener planet.

A hunt for the world's most elusive bees leads Dave Goulson from Salisbury plain to Sussex hedgerows, from Poland to Patagonia. Whether he is tracking great yellow bumblebees in the Hebrides or chasing orchid bees through the Ecuadorian jungle, Dave Goulson's wit, humour and deep love of nature make him the ideal travelling companion.

A fascinating look at the insect world found in one field in France - and how important that world is to all of us - from the author of the Sunday Times bestseller A Sting in the Tale In 2003 Dave Goulson bought a derelict farm in the heart of rural France, together with 33 acres of surrounding meadow.

I Den kriblende have giver den britiske forsker Dave Goulson os et nyt fascinerende indblik i insekternes forunderlige liv. Vi er med ham, når han graver i kompostbunken, kigger ind gennem glasset til sit bi-hotel eller dykker ned for at se nærmere på livet i havedammen. Han viser os, hvordan vores eget liv og i sidste ende hele menneskehedens skæbne er uløseligt forbundet med insekternes.Som altid hos Goulson er humoren og de skæve perspektiver aldrig langt væk, men Den kriblende have afdækker også de utilsigtede konsekvenser, det har for miljøet, når vi drukner vores haver i pesticider; lægger fliser overalt, hvor vi kunne have plantet træer, buske og blomster eller dyrket vores egne grønsager; eller køber spagnum med tørv fra truet natur, når det i virkeligheden er ret nemt at lave sin egen kompost. Den udvikling kan vendes. Haven kan blive det sted, hvor vi genopretter forbindelsen til naturen og genopdager, hvor maden kommer fra. Goulson viser, hvordan vi med få og små ændringer kan gøre vores haver til et kæmpemæssigt netværk af små naturreservater, hvor mennesker og dyr kan leve sammen i harmoni. Den kriblende have er uomgængelig lytning for alle, der har en have og kender til den verden af liv, der er derude.