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Bugs: Good for Soil!

Did you know that there are many bugs and insects that are good for soil? Yes! Ground Beetles eat all kinds of pests that live in the soil and can harm plants. Fungus Gnat Predators seek out other insects that are harmful to soil and destroy them. There are also critters called "decomposers" that help organic material, like food scraps and yard waste, break down and decompose.


AgK - Plant Animal or Both
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