Insects - the best of soils meliorators

Abstract

Effect on soil small invertebrate animals, including insects, is very large. This was first noticed by Darwin. In Moldova, a great contribution in the development of science pedozoology introduced Nicholas Dimo, who studied in detail the life and work of ants, their impact on the soil. N. Dimo in 1955 published a book, «Observations and studies on soil fauna», which summed up his longterm supervision. In the soil of a large number of live insects (beetles, ants, etc.), which have a great influence on the process of soil formation. By doing numerous passages in the soil, they loosen the soil and improve its physical properties and water. Insects, actively participating in the recycling of crop residues, enrich the soil with humus and minerals.