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

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 ...

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

Olive trees on sale in UK garden centre (Silviu Petrovan/University of Cambridge/PA) Invasive species including snakes and lizards are slipping unnoticed into northern Europe in vast shipments of cut ...

Forget Tuscany and Provence - in the deeps of eastern England, British farmer Pete Thompson is cultivating a flavour of the ...

"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 ...

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

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 ...