Reptiles have been spotted on imported plants, but what we should really worry about, according to scientists, are the ...

Snakes, lizards and geckos – these are just some of the creatures sneaking into the country hidden in potted plants and cut ...

Invasive pests are slipping unnoticed into northern Europe in huge shipments of cut flowers and potted plants with potential ...

"Adult snakes and lizards are just the tip of the iceberg," said Prof William Sutherland, of the University of Cambridge. "If they're getting through, what's the chance of us spotting small insects ...

Professor William Sutherland of the University of Cambridge's Department of Zoology, who was involved in the study, said: 'Ornamental olive trees for sale in the UK can be over 100 years old, with ...

Rising number of foreign pests that could threaten the UK’s biodiversity are also arriving on ornamental plants ...

Scientists warn gardeners of hidden invasive species sneaking into the UK through potted plants and flowers, threatening crops and ecosystems.

Professor William Sutherland of the University of Cambridge’s Department of Zoology, who was involved in the study, said: “Ornamental olive trees for sale in the UK can be over 100 years old ...

Oleuropein is present in both olives and olive oil, but not at as high a level as in olive leaves. The component is known for ...

"Ornamental olive trees for sale in the UK can be over 100 years old, with many hiding places among their gnarly bark and the soil they're transported in. This is incredibly risky in terms of ...

Ornamental olive trees imported for sale in the UK can be over 100 years old, with many hiding places amongst their gnarly bark and the soil they’re transported in. This is incredibly risky in ...