According to an article entitled, "Termites and ants boost crop yields" which you can read by clicking on the following link: http://www.australiangeographic.com.au/journal/termites-and-ants-boost-crop-yields-.htm, ants and termites have been found to "boost crop yields in the dry areas of Australia's wheat belt by more than one-third!!" "The results suggest that ants and termites not only increase grain yields but can cut fertiliser bills and decrease the need for pesticides."
"These insects are able to re-colonise untilled wheat fields that have 'crop stubble', which they use for nourishment as they establish their underground nests. The activity helps more rainwater soak into the ground where plants need it most. The insects also increase the amount of nitrogen - a nutrient needed for plant growth - by a quarter."
So the next time you are walking and see ant or group of ants or termites stop to say a big "Thank you" to these insects, rather than viewing them as pests or not having any importance to humans!!
"These insects are able to re-colonise untilled wheat fields that have 'crop stubble', which they use for nourishment as they establish their underground nests. The activity helps more rainwater soak into the ground where plants need it most. The insects also increase the amount of nitrogen - a nutrient needed for plant growth - by a quarter."
So the next time you are walking and see ant or group of ants or termites stop to say a big "Thank you" to these insects, rather than viewing them as pests or not having any importance to humans!!
