Sunday 11 October 2015

Wild plants call to carnivores to get rid of pests - could crops do the same

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Wild plants call to carnivores to get rid of pests - could crops do the same
Washington DC (SPX) Oct 08, 2015 - Rose gardeners have a lot to say about aphids. Some may advise insecticides as a way to manage an infestation, but others will swear by live ladybugs (natural predators of aphids). The latter is more environmental friendly, and once the ladybugs run out of food to eat, they move on. While this strategy may work in someone's backyard, it's not an option on a large farm. In an October 4 Tren ... more


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