Posts Tagged ‘ladybugs’
Natural land a welcome mat for ladybugs
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Having large tracts of natural habitat around crop fields invites pest-gobbling ladybugs, which could save farmers an estimated $4.6 billion a year on insecticides. Continue…
Monday, May 14, 2012 11:08 - 0 Comments
Earth & Environment - Aug 9, 2010 13:44 - 0 Comments
Ladybugs gobble up ‘fearless’ aphids
CORNELL (US)—Aphids that are raised on plants genetically engineered to emit a compound that warns of a predator, become so accustomed to the chemical they no longer respond to it—even when a predator is really present. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Nov 3, 2009 0:36 - 2 Comments
Good vs. bad in battle of the bugs
PENN STATE (US)—The control of spider mites, which damage tree leaves, reduce fruit quality and cost growers millions of dollars in the use of pesticide and oil spraying, is being biologically controlled in Pennsylvania apple orchards with two tiny insects known to be natural predators. (more…)
