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The speaker is voicing a concern about a noticeable absence of insects this year. They point to a buddleia plant, which usually attracts butterflies and bees, but this year has seen hardly any insects on it. They note there are a few flies, but nothing like what’s normally expected, and no bees or bumblebees anywhere nearby, not even wasps. They emphasize this lack of insects is unusual and worrying.
They describe the surrounding conditions: yesterday was overcast but warm, with a “blanket” of dull weather persisting through the summer, resulting in poor grass growth. They opened the silage clamp because there isn’t enough grass, and they spread slurry as rain approaches, yet they still observe poor growth. They question whether a conspiracy is involved, wondering if chemicals sprayed into the atmosphere are changing the weather. They insist they can’t be the only one to notice the absence of insects and fear the broader impact: if insects are scarce, it will affect everyone.
In summary, the speaker reports an unusual year with very few insects (no bees, bumblebees, or wasps; few flies), connects it to poor grass growth and agricultural concerns, and speculates about weather modification or spraying in the atmosphere, describing the situation as worrying and something that will affect people broadly. They invite others to share their thoughts, emphasizing they don’t believe they’re the only observer.