Agriculture along the Colorado River

Bats help farmers by eating the insects which destroy a farmer's crops. Many farmers put up bat houses to attract bats to their fields.

Remote Sensing also helps farmers. Images showing the infrared light reflected off the plants can identify plants that are sick or that need fertilizer.

Close-up image of a field in the infrared

By treating only the areas that are in need, farmers save money and the environment by using less fertilizer and pesticide.

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