Scientists testing tiny bug in Wisconsin to save soybean crops

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Updated: 11:00 PM Jul 9, 2009 Scientists testing tiny bug in Wisconsin to save soybean crops Researchers are studying the tiny “Binodoxys Communis" and are testing it in Wisconsin. Posted: 8:28 PM Jul 9, 2009

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Scientists say an insect no larger than a comma might be able to protect the nation's soybean crop.

Researchers are studying the tiny “Binodoxys Communis" and are testing it in Wisconsin.

They say it's a parasitic insect that inserts eggs into the aphid and kills it.

Scientists say aphids can destroy up to 40% of a farmer's crop, threatening the $27 billion soybean industry.

The biggest question is if the tiny bug can survive harsh winters here.

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