Increasing predator-friendly land can help farmers reduce costs
Friday, May 11, 2012 - 14:30
in Earth & Climate
Having natural habitat in farming areas that supports ladybugs could help increase their abundance in crops where they control pests and help farmers reduce their costs, says a Michigan State University study.
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