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Providing Habitat for Wildlife in your Yard
To encourage birds, provide a birdbath and bird feeder and trees and shrubs that produce seeds and berries. (www.nwf.org/backyard) Also, plant or care for existing trees to provide homes for birds and squirrels. Birdhouses are a good idea for certain species of birds. Songbirds are currently experiencing a decline in population in the United States because of the lack of suitable habitat in back yards (NWF).
There must be a source of water for all animals, so a small pond or a fountain is a good idea. Make sure that there is a way to escape from drowning in a pond, such as a plant that grows out of the pond, lily pads for frogs, or a piece of wood that the animals can climb onto. For amphibians, it is important that the water does not contain chemicals and toxins. If you have frogs and salamaders living on your property, the water is good, because frogs and salamaders are sensitive to toxins because they breathe through their skin (Lavelle).
You do not need to keep a manicured garden. Wildlife often feed on insects that live under a layer of leaves or in a piece of rotting wood (Lavelle). Also, wildflowers provide a healthy source of pollen and nectar for butterflies and honeybees.
Honeybees are losing ground fast due to pesticides, parasites and lack of variety in their diet. It is important for those of us who own property to make up for what is happening to honeybees on large commercial farms that grow only one or two crops. Honeybees pollinate many flowering plants, and are needed to ensure the existence of about one third of the world's food supply for humans, according to a recent PBS show about beehives that have collapsed worldwide. Avoiding pesticides and providing a variety of wildflowers and clover on your property will help to ensure that the honeybee survives as a species (PBS).
What kind of wildlife lives in your area, and what are you doing to provide a place for it in your outdoor space?
Sources:
Lavelle, Christine and Michael. The Organic Garden: A Practical Guide to Natural Gardens, From Planning and Planting to Harvesting and Maintenance.London:Hermes House, 2003.pages 108-121.
National Wildlife Federation. www.nwf.org/backyard
PBS Nature. Silence of the Bees. http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/bees/
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Permalink Reply by hazelmon on
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Hi! I do respect the bugs, insects and worms to be living in the wild but since I grow my own farm at the back of our house, I call the mississippi pest control in eradicating worms and bugs that do destroy my plantings of veggies and fruits. They actually use natural and pure pesticides which is environmental friendly and is safe for our health. Thanks for the share and for the wonderful message and post.
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Permalink Reply by Stephanie Fischetti on
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Pesticides can be dangerous. It is very important to read the label, and to avoid inhaling them or eating them. Also, pesticides can cause cancer, do not biodegrade, and are harmful to drinking water supplies. They kill pollinators and beneficial insects such as ladybugs and the praying mantis as well. There are some organic alternatives such as neem oil, eucalyptus oil, and certain sprays such as bioganic sprays which include mint oil and other plant oils which are irritants or insecticidal but also biodegrade, and do not cause cancer. The problem with chemically derived pesticides is that they are synthetic and do not biodegrade at all. The beluga whales off the east coast of Canada are riddled with cancerous tumors due to pesticides that were sprayed decades ago on farmland around the great lakes near Michigan and Minnesota.
In my garden, I do not use pesticides and I plant everything mixed together rather than in rows. I use eucalyptus oil to deter wasps, but allow some, and the reptiles, amphibians and dragonflies do the rest of the pest control. However, once a pesticide is used, plants become more vulnerable to attack because nature is out of balance.
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