Why a summer resident builds a house for a wild hedgehog on his plot: this animal will help save the harvest
Many animals are beneficial to the garden as they restore the balance of the ecosystem.
Usually, summer residents adhere to the opinion that there should be as few living creatures as possible on the territory of the plot.
But sometimes you can make some exceptions and let hedgehogs that hunt pests onto your land.
Let's turn to the recommendations of the expert of the online publication "Belnovosti" and agronomist Anastasia Kovrizhnykh.
What benefits does a hedgehog bring to the plot?
It turns out that the hedgehog is only beneficial - its diet includes adult insects, caterpillars, slugs and even mice.
Most often it attacks reptiles and amphibians. Of the plants, it can eat a small amount of berries and fruits.
If you want to “shelter” a hedgehog, you can build a house for it in a dark place where it can spend the winter and hibernate.
Place a small box, make air holes in it and a large enough entrance. Put dry leaves inside.
