Beetle banks and field margins
As part of the environmental management of our properties, HHP has been establishing wildlife/beetle banks and field margins to provide a suitable environment for indigenous hedge species.
Tuesley Farm has, for example, been divided into 10-acre blocks and around each field we have beetle banks/margins creating an environment for insects that help us to naturally control pests and reduce our applications of protectants. We have established 6 km of wildlife/beetle banks and margins and a further 5 km of indigenous hedge species on the farm.
In Spring the beetle banks and field margins are in full flower with poppies and cornflowers, which is excellent news for pollinators. Nettles are also known to provide a good habitat for predators feeding on aphids.
