These small oval-bodied animals called Rollie Pollies or also known as ball bugs. They are characterized by their defense mechanism which, when feeling danger, twists in such a way that it manages to form an almost perfect ball. The most important thing is that they do not represent any danger to humans, but they do have a positive impact on the environment.
If at any time you thought about ending the ones in your garden, it is better to consider it since they do an extraordinary job for your garden.
The good thing is that these animals feed on the remains of plants. In addition, they clean the earth of heavy metals. They consume lead, cadmium, arsenic, copper and zinc, leaving them highly capable of resisting any adverse condition.
Other important benefits that these animals leave is leaving the soil free of contaminants. So, it is vitally important that you try to keep it as close to your garden and orchard as possible.
It is advisable to create an optimal space for its development and it can be done by placing organic matter in the soil, this will keep them busy and focused on caring for the soil of harmful food.
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This is misleading! They absorb heavy metals but don't/can't do anything with them. If your chickens eat them, the contaminants end up in your food. Unless you collect them and cart them to a contaminated waste site, nothing has been achieved (the transportation would create more harm than you are eliniating).
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