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By Julius Barcelona Aphids are small sap sucking insects with around five thousand identified species. Of these, four hundred species feed on agricultural food and fibre crops, and as such are considered an important and destructive agricultural pest. They reproduce quickly; instead of laying eggs...

Aphids inflict inconvenience and damage for both farmers and home gardeners. Releasing ladybugs, which prey on aphids, is an effective and eco-friendly means of combating aphids.  However, the use of ladybugs for biological control isn't always the best option, especially in open or outdoor...