roots redefined

Best time to garden in Florida? When it’s raining.

(assuming no lightning of course)

These guys are experts at breaking down dung. They incorporate much of it back into the soil, increasing soil fertility. 🌱

But did you also know they reproduce on dung and use dung as their nurseries? 👶 🧸🍼

They also reduce pest and parasite populations. 🦠

As dung beetles consume and breakdown dung they destroy the habitat these pests need to survive.

Dung beetles have a poopy job but it is necessary for a healthy ecosystem.🪲