Many tools in the household and garden are great, which we use in daily life, make our work easier. But what effects do they have on our environment?
A leaf blower not only efficiently and conveniently removes leaves from sidewalks and lawns, it also destroys the vital shelter of hedgehogs and other small mammals, insects, reptiles and amphibians for fall and winter. The strong airflow of leaf blowers can reach up to 200 kilometers per hour and can be deadly to many small creatures living on the ground such as insects, spiders, butterfly larvae, woodlice and millipedes.