Dung Beetle Soil Health Initiative
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Our program, conducted in collaboration with the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, delivers a comprehensive report and action plan. This initiative explores:
- The vital role dung beetles play in fly population control and soil health improvement in South West WA.
- Current and future needs for optimizing dung beetle activity in the region.
- Identification of the most effective dung beetle species, considering both time and space factors.
- The importance of education, behavior change, and partnerships to promote dung beetles in soil management.
- Actionable recommendations to support the sustained integration and colonization of suitable dung beetle species.