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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Posted by: Sally Location: Eau Claire on Jul 10, 2009 at 12:30 PM

I agree with Gary and Greg. The Asian beetle was going to get rid of the aphids, and all that happened was we got another insect to try to get rid of. At least the aphids are not in my house.
Posted by: Buz Location: ec on Jul 10, 2009 at 09:08 AM

must be the DNR or UW came up with this !
Posted by: Don Location: Colby on Jul 10, 2009 at 08:46 AM

I sure hope they don't make the same mess they did when they brought in the Asian beetle. I deal with that bug in my house all winter. Somebody should have gotten an award for that one.
Posted by: Greg Location: Altoona on Jul 10, 2009 at 08:23 AM

I agree with Gary. Now if only they could train them to stay on the crops and out of my house. Unlike those asian beetles. I belive there are plenty of non-native insects in Wisconsin already.
Posted by: Shelby Location: Buffalo County on Jul 10, 2009 at 06:13 AM

Will these too invade our homes, buildings, lives, and cause horrible allergies like the asian beetle??
Posted by: Gary Location: ec on Jul 9, 2009 at 08:53 PM

I recall the same type of story a few years back when the asian ladybeetle was going to solve the aphid problem -
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