Pesticides are costly, not only in terms of money but also in terms of environmental well-being. By planting long strips of bright wildflowers through crop fields, it is possible to boost the natural predators of pests and potentially cut pesticide spraying. Research on farms in England has shown that using wildflowers to support insects like hoverflies and ground beetles can slash pest numbers in crops and even increase yields. Not to mention it’s a pretty sight.
Planting strips of wildflowers across farm fields reduces need for pesticides
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