Tag: Ants
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The Strange Case of the Missing Gastropods
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/aug/17/ants-can-beat-pesticides-helping-farmers-grow-healthy-crops-study-aoe Ants are generalist predators and hunt pests that damage fruits, seeds and leaves, leading to a drop in crop yields. A greater diversity of ants generally provides more protection against a wider range of pests, the study found. https://www.theguardian.com/profile/phoebe-weston A fascinating article about how ants can be a biological control for pests, which prompted…
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Little things
I have a new border where being partially shaded, I imagine Digitalis and native Geraniums running amok – next year. This year I’ve sown Lupinus angustifolius, Medicago sativa and Fagopyrum esculentum as green manures to improve water retention. They are supposed to grow quite rapidly and the flowers are supposed to be attractive to pollinators…
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