Beneficial fauna

Beneficial flora refers to all animals that are naturally useful to crops. They regulate harmful species or the development of diseases such as powdery mildew. They also reduce the use of pesticides. Beneficial flora mainly consists of insects but certain mammals, birds and reptiles are also a part of it. There are three types of beneficial flora:

• Predators help reduce the chemicals treatments against pests and harmful species.
• Pollinators promote plant fertilization and contribute to fruit production.
• Detritivores decompose organic matter and enhance soil fertility.