Jess Knapp
@planbee.bsky.social
Ecology, bees, pesticides, flowers and agricultural landscapes | Researcher at Lund University
#pollinator people. If you had just one thing to tell EU policymakers about restoring pollinator habitats, what would it be?
August 15, 2025 at 2:33 PM
#pollinator people. If you had just one thing to tell EU policymakers about restoring pollinator habitats, what would it be?
@majrundlof.bsky.social @buzznicholson.bsky.social, and I love them, so we're developing this work as a method for post-approval pesticide monitoring for bees. In the future, we hope to link to broader pollinator monitoring. Illustration by the talented Maj Persson www.majpersson.se
November 28, 2024 at 9:26 AM
@majrundlof.bsky.social @buzznicholson.bsky.social, and I love them, so we're developing this work as a method for post-approval pesticide monitoring for bees. In the future, we hope to link to broader pollinator monitoring. Illustration by the talented Maj Persson www.majpersson.se
They also have the bonus that you can order boxes of them in the post! Perfect for experiments, outreach and if you need a little company. I've had some very interested delivery drivers over the years!
November 28, 2024 at 9:26 AM
They also have the bonus that you can order boxes of them in the post! Perfect for experiments, outreach and if you need a little company. I've had some very interested delivery drivers over the years!
Being central-place foragers, they handily sample the landscape for us. Telling us about the flowers and pesticides they encounter, and if I knew how, disease, etc.
November 28, 2024 at 9:26 AM
Being central-place foragers, they handily sample the landscape for us. Telling us about the flowers and pesticides they encounter, and if I knew how, disease, etc.
Their large hairy bodies, love of some of our well-known crops and abundance in the landscape make them excellent pollinators - look at all that pollen! 😍
November 28, 2024 at 9:26 AM
Their large hairy bodies, love of some of our well-known crops and abundance in the landscape make them excellent pollinators - look at all that pollen! 😍
#Entomologists what is your favourite indicator species and why?
🙋♀️I have one!
Common here in temperate Europe, Bombus terrestris L. may not be everyone's favourite, but it certainly is mine!
November 28, 2024 at 9:26 AM
#Entomologists what is your favourite indicator species and why?
🙋♀️I have one!
Common here in temperate Europe, Bombus terrestris L. may not be everyone's favourite, but it certainly is mine!
Thinking about impact helps my focus and objectivity and motivates me to do what I do. I want functional and sustainable landscapes for people and biodiversity. And I'll keep exploring these themes all the time it makes sense for my family, my team, and me 🥳 11/11
November 22, 2024 at 12:52 PM
Thinking about impact helps my focus and objectivity and motivates me to do what I do. I want functional and sustainable landscapes for people and biodiversity. And I'll keep exploring these themes all the time it makes sense for my family, my team, and me 🥳 11/11
I moved to TCD. I lecture human-biodiversity interactions, #Entomology etc. I LOVE it, but managing teams in 2 countries with 2 young kids at home is a huge challenge. I have a ginormous student loan, no magic pots of money and even with my privilege, I struggle with the elitism in Academia. 10/11
November 22, 2024 at 12:52 PM
I moved to TCD. I lecture human-biodiversity interactions, #Entomology etc. I LOVE it, but managing teams in 2 countries with 2 young kids at home is a huge challenge. I have a ginormous student loan, no magic pots of money and even with my privilege, I struggle with the elitism in Academia. 10/11
For me, humans are integral to the system. Each discipline is complex (always open to collaboration), so I aim to simplify interdisciplinarity. Pure science, applied ecology, conservation, and engagement are all important. 9/11
November 22, 2024 at 12:52 PM
For me, humans are integral to the system. Each discipline is complex (always open to collaboration), so I aim to simplify interdisciplinarity. Pure science, applied ecology, conservation, and engagement are all important. 9/11
Fast forward a few years (for another thread), linking ecology, economics, and socio-psychology became my basis. We're building a database of pollinator conservation practices to ask questions like what is best ecologically? What are large landholders most likely to do? .. 8/11
November 22, 2024 at 12:52 PM
Fast forward a few years (for another thread), linking ecology, economics, and socio-psychology became my basis. We're building a database of pollinator conservation practices to ask questions like what is best ecologically? What are large landholders most likely to do? .. 8/11
I had greatly underestimated the role of socio-psychological factors (beyond economics) in shaping people's conservation behaviour, which isn't surprising given my background in ecology 🤷♀️ Photo of @majrundlof.bsky.social by V. Westin Sverige Nature 6/11
November 22, 2024 at 12:52 PM
I had greatly underestimated the role of socio-psychological factors (beyond economics) in shaping people's conservation behaviour, which isn't surprising given my background in ecology 🤷♀️ Photo of @majrundlof.bsky.social by V. Westin Sverige Nature 6/11
I presented (IMO!) a sound ecological and economic argument for pollinator habitat, but only ~2% of the land I advised over (5,599 Ha, so 108 Ha) was converted. 5/11
November 22, 2024 at 12:52 PM
I presented (IMO!) a sound ecological and economic argument for pollinator habitat, but only ~2% of the land I advised over (5,599 Ha, so 108 Ha) was converted. 5/11
Enthused, I moved on to a NERC impact fellowship, producing bespoke pollinator management reports for farmers in my region based on scientific evidence. I ran computer simulations to model the ecological benefits and conducted basic cost-benefit analyses. 4/11
November 22, 2024 at 12:52 PM
Enthused, I moved on to a NERC impact fellowship, producing bespoke pollinator management reports for farmers in my region based on scientific evidence. I ran computer simulations to model the ecological benefits and conducted basic cost-benefit analyses. 4/11
First of my (extended) family to study a higher degree, I had terrible imposter syndrome. But with excellent supervision from Juliet Osborne, I gained confidence and, perhaps as a result, LOVED my PhD. It showed in my productivity - 5 research papers from 3.5 years of study. 3/11
November 22, 2024 at 12:52 PM
First of my (extended) family to study a higher degree, I had terrible imposter syndrome. But with excellent supervision from Juliet Osborne, I gained confidence and, perhaps as a result, LOVED my PhD. It showed in my productivity - 5 research papers from 3.5 years of study. 3/11
I studied the mechanisms and management of crop pollination (squash) in partnership with the agricultural industry. I found insect pollination was worth £3,400/ Ha, and simple conservation measures promoted pollinator visitation to crop flowers. 2/11 academic.oup.com/jee/article/...
November 22, 2024 at 12:52 PM
I studied the mechanisms and management of crop pollination (squash) in partnership with the agricultural industry. I found insect pollination was worth £3,400/ Ha, and simple conservation measures promoted pollinator visitation to crop flowers. 2/11 academic.oup.com/jee/article/...
Nearly 10 years ago, I started my journey of studying #pollinators
It's been a buzz - a PhD, postdoc and assistant professorship, lived in 3 countries (8 houses), married, and had 2 kids. It sounds (and feels) like a lot, yet I'm only getting started. Here's a little of that journey: 1/11
It's been a buzz - a PhD, postdoc and assistant professorship, lived in 3 countries (8 houses), married, and had 2 kids. It sounds (and feels) like a lot, yet I'm only getting started. Here's a little of that journey: 1/11
November 22, 2024 at 12:52 PM
Nearly 10 years ago, I started my journey of studying #pollinators
It's been a buzz - a PhD, postdoc and assistant professorship, lived in 3 countries (8 houses), married, and had 2 kids. It sounds (and feels) like a lot, yet I'm only getting started. Here's a little of that journey: 1/11
It's been a buzz - a PhD, postdoc and assistant professorship, lived in 3 countries (8 houses), married, and had 2 kids. It sounds (and feels) like a lot, yet I'm only getting started. Here's a little of that journey: 1/11
I moved to TCD. I lecture human-biodiversity interactions, #Entomology, etc. I LOVE it, but managing teams in 2 countries with 2 young kids at home is a huge challenge. I have a ginormous student loan, no magic pots of money and even with my privilege, I struggle with the elitism in Academia.
10/11
10/11
November 22, 2024 at 9:11 AM
I moved to TCD. I lecture human-biodiversity interactions, #Entomology, etc. I LOVE it, but managing teams in 2 countries with 2 young kids at home is a huge challenge. I have a ginormous student loan, no magic pots of money and even with my privilege, I struggle with the elitism in Academia.
10/11
10/11
For me, humans are integral to the system. Each discipline is complex (always open to collaboration), so I aim to simplify interdisciplinarity. Pure science, applied ecology, conservation, and engagement are all important.
9/11
9/11
November 22, 2024 at 9:11 AM
For me, humans are integral to the system. Each discipline is complex (always open to collaboration), so I aim to simplify interdisciplinarity. Pure science, applied ecology, conservation, and engagement are all important.
9/11
9/11
Fast forward a few years (for another thread), linking ecology, economics, and socio-psychology became my basis. We're building a database of pollinator conservation practices to ask questions like what is best ecologically? What are large landholders most likely to do? ..
8/11
8/11
November 22, 2024 at 9:11 AM
Fast forward a few years (for another thread), linking ecology, economics, and socio-psychology became my basis. We're building a database of pollinator conservation practices to ask questions like what is best ecologically? What are large landholders most likely to do? ..
8/11
8/11
I had greatly underestimated the role of socio-psychological factors (beyond economics) in shaping people's conservation behaviour, which isn't surprising given my background in ecology 🤷♀️ Photo by V. Westin Sverige Nature
6/11
6/11
November 22, 2024 at 9:11 AM
I had greatly underestimated the role of socio-psychological factors (beyond economics) in shaping people's conservation behaviour, which isn't surprising given my background in ecology 🤷♀️ Photo by V. Westin Sverige Nature
6/11
6/11
I presented (IMO!) a sound ecological and economic argument for pollinator habitat, but only ~2% of the land I advised over (5,599 Ha, so 108 Ha) was converted.
5/11
5/11
November 22, 2024 at 9:11 AM
I presented (IMO!) a sound ecological and economic argument for pollinator habitat, but only ~2% of the land I advised over (5,599 Ha, so 108 Ha) was converted.
5/11
5/11
Enthused, I moved on to a NERC impact fellowship, producing bespoke pollinator management reports for farmers in my region based on scientific evidence. I ran computer simulations to model the ecological benefits and conducted basic cost-benefit analyses.
4/11
4/11
November 22, 2024 at 9:11 AM
Enthused, I moved on to a NERC impact fellowship, producing bespoke pollinator management reports for farmers in my region based on scientific evidence. I ran computer simulations to model the ecological benefits and conducted basic cost-benefit analyses.
4/11
4/11
First of my (extended) family to study a higher degree, I had terrible imposter syndrome. But with excellent supervision from Juliet Osborne, I gained confidence and, perhaps as a result, LOVED my PhD. It showed in my productivity - 5 research papers from 3.5 years of study.
3/11
3/11
November 22, 2024 at 9:11 AM
First of my (extended) family to study a higher degree, I had terrible imposter syndrome. But with excellent supervision from Juliet Osborne, I gained confidence and, perhaps as a result, LOVED my PhD. It showed in my productivity - 5 research papers from 3.5 years of study.
3/11
3/11
I studied the mechanisms and management of crop pollination (squash) in partnership with the agricultural industry. I found insect pollination was worth £3,400/ Ha, and simple conservation measures promoted pollinator visitation to crop flowers.
2/11 academic.oup.com/jee/article/...
2/11 academic.oup.com/jee/article/...
November 22, 2024 at 9:11 AM
I studied the mechanisms and management of crop pollination (squash) in partnership with the agricultural industry. I found insect pollination was worth £3,400/ Ha, and simple conservation measures promoted pollinator visitation to crop flowers.
2/11 academic.oup.com/jee/article/...
2/11 academic.oup.com/jee/article/...
Thought it was time to be brave and introduce myself! I'm a pollinator ecologist based TCD/ Lund 🐝 my group is interdisciplinary, we research how people affect pollinators (pesticides etc) and their motivations to protect them. On maternity leave with my 2nd child, back 2025! Photo V. Westin.
November 13, 2024 at 4:22 PM
Thought it was time to be brave and introduce myself! I'm a pollinator ecologist based TCD/ Lund 🐝 my group is interdisciplinary, we research how people affect pollinators (pesticides etc) and their motivations to protect them. On maternity leave with my 2nd child, back 2025! Photo V. Westin.