Ladybugs diet influences effectiveness as biocontrol agent

Friday, January 11, 2013 - 15:00 in Biology & Nature

Ladybugs are deployed as biological controls of insect pests like aphids and Colorado potato beetles. By examining what lady beetles eat, scientists are learning more about the movement of these beneficial insects in farm fields -- and whether they'll actively feed on crop pests.

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