Ducks: Nature’s Pest Control
In Ducks: Nature’s Pest Control, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers explore a garden. They notice that some plants have holes in the leaves! That means there are pests in the garden. Which animal might be able to keep the garden healthy? This video is excerpted from BBC's Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest, a nature exploration show in which Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers go on quests to discover nature’s wonders and the important role they play in our environment.
Lesson Express
Q: How do flowers help birds and insects?
A: They provide food and shelter.
Q: How do the Ramblers know a pest has been in the garden?
A: There are holes in the leaves of a plant.
Q: How might using ducks to eat pests be a better solution than using chemicals that kill plants, such as pesticides?
A: Student answers will vary.
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