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89, No. 1 (JANUARY 2016), pp. 85-91 (7 pages) Aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae) are pests of a vast array of crops globally, contributing to significant ... Detection of DNA in Aphid Honeydew: A Source of Error for Molecular Gut Content Analysis?

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Ladybird larvae that eat prey raised on organically-grown crops are more likely to survive than those eating aphids raised on crops grown with conventional fertiliser, a new experiment shows. Dr. Jo ... Pests like aphids and spider mites can quickly ruin a garden, but early detection makes them easier to manage. LSU Ag explains how to catch and control these pests before they become a problem.

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(Beyond Pesticides, ) There’s a new tool in the fight against aphids. Research published in the journal Horticultural Science discovered that reducing the amount of ultra-violet (UV) ... news.iastate.edu: Iowa State University entomologists assess possibility of fighting soybean aphids with other insects