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Small creatures, big impact: How garden insects keep ecosystems alive

A Hummingbird hawk-moth.
François Xavier TESTU
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A Hummingbird hawk-moth.

From bumblebees to centipedes to spider wasps, our gardens are full of tiny creatures, each playing their own role in a complex ecosystem.

They pollinate flowers, break down organic matter, and even help control pests — work that often goes unnoticed but is absolutely essential.

Dr. Eric Yensen joined Idaho Matters to talk more about the role these insects play in nature.

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