We may be less than one week into 2026, but we’re delighted to share that we’ve already welcomed a new client to our portfolio of home and garden brands – leading plant pest expert, Tessa Cobley!
Meet Tessa!
Tessa is one of the leading voices in biological pest control with years of experience in the field. She offers valuable insights into identifying and managing infestations and has buckets of expert tips and tricks on natural pest control for healthy plants.
So what is biological pest control?
Biological pest control is all about introducing natural predators and parasites to control garden pests. In a natural ecosystem, nearly every creature is food for something else and biological pest control is the act of boosting the population of a pest’s naturally occurring predators.
This is where Tessa comes in. She’s passionate about saving plants from pests but also helping people play their part in reviving our precious insect populations – and we’re so here for it!
Tessa also runs her own biological pest control solutions business, Ladybird Plantcare, offering consumers all kinds of planet-friendly ways to combat nuisance pests, both in the home and outdoors.
Our Approach
As a specialist home and garden PR agency – and recently named the CIPR’s Specialist PR Consultancy of the Year for our work in the gardening space – we’re delighted to be leading all PR and media relations for Tessa.
Under the guidance of our fabulous account director, Fay Clarkson, our team will be working closely with Tessa to:
- Position her as a go-to commentator across trade and consumer media
- Share her brilliant, accessible expertise through thought leadership
- Provide seasonal advice and expert commentary
- Support media with briefings and helpful insights
- Create educational content that demystifies plant health challenges
There’s so much scope to help gardeners and the wider industry feel more confident when it comes to pest identification, prevention and treatment – and we can’t wait to get stuck in.
Holly Daulby, managing director of Honest Communications, said: “Sustainable gardening practices are one of the most important talking points in the sector today, and Tessa brings unparalleled expertise, clarity and passion to the topic. Her knowledge and passion for planet-friendly pest control is truly inspiring, and we’re excited to help amplify her voice at a time when both the industry and home gardeners need expert, trustworthy guidance more than ever. It’s a brilliant way for us to start the year.”
Tessa Cobley added: “I’m delighted to be working with Honest Communications. Their understanding of the horticultural industry and their reputation for championing specialist voices made them the perfect fit for me. I’m looking forward to sharing practical, accessible insight on plant pest control and helping retailers, gardeners and the wider industry feel more confident in tackling the challenges ahead.”
Our ever-growing portfolio
Tessa joins our growing family of wonderful horticulture and lifestyle brands including Charles Bentley, elho, Baby Bio, Hillier Garden Centres, Wilkinson Sword Garden Tools, Town & Country, WOLF-Garten, Seedball and Cobra.
We’re chuffed to bits to have her on board and can’t wait to share more as the partnership blossoms.
If you’re a home and garden brand looking for PR and communications support this year, get in touch with us today and let’s chat! Fill out our quick form or drop us a note on hello@honestcommunications.co.uk.