Dung beetles are an important part of Nature's clean up crew, but due to overuse of pesticides, de-wormers used in livestock and pets, their numbers have drastically fallen.

Beetles

Benefits of Dung Beetles

They Reduce Pollution

Water Pollution

Livestock & Water Pollution

Food for Wildlife

Amphibians

Threats to Dung Beetles

There isn't a lot of research on dung beetles, including little research on the specific factors threatening them. However, based on what we were able to find, pesticides and drugs such as dewormers for livestock as well as habitat destruction are probably among the top threats.

Habitat Loss & Fragmentation

Livestock Farming & Waste

Livestock & Soil

Organizations

International

Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation "is an international nonprofit organization that protects the natural world through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitats. As a science-based organization, we both conduct our own research and rely upon the most up-to-date information to guide our conservation work. Our key program areas are: pollinator conservation, endangered species conservation, and reducing pesticide use and impacts."

Europe

UK

Buglife are the only conservation charity in Europe devoted to the conservation of invertebrates. Everything from glow-worms to garden spiders! You can support Buglife by joining or making a donation.

Report sightings at the fantastic U.K. Glow-worm survey page"

About This Site

We're still very much in our beginning phase, but have a small, growing team of volunteers gathering the latest developments and (re)discoveries that can help us all spend our time and energy more wisely, as the window to make a meaningful impact quickly draws shut.

Scientists have told us that the time to act is "now or never".

Fortunately our ancient ancestors already invented many solutions that were lost over time, but which are being rediscovered, or even improved upon by modern science. We also live in a point in human history when were have more scientists, engineers, and others collaborating with missions of solving water shortages, reducing emissions, and everything else we need to do to survive the unfolding crisis.

We believe that by gathering examples of and instructions for the many ancient and newly invented solutions into one place, we can help you be a part of the green revolution needed to save ourselves and the ecosystems that keep us all alive. We're working hard to help find things that you can do at home for little-to-no money. Things you can implement at home, work, or school, or that can be done at the civic level.

We don't accept donations or allow advertising, but we do mention and even show some products as examples of existing items/solutions. This generally isn't an endorsement of any specific product or design (though we have tried to stick with recipes and food brands we personally enjoyed), but rather intended as examples of what is currently possible and accessible around the world. Some may even be available in your area!

If you would like to get involved, give feedback, etc. please feel free to contact any of the mods on r/planeteerhandbook

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