Flowery diets help predatory insects help farmers keep pests in check

(University of Copenhagen - Faculty of Science) Predatory insects have been shown to live longer when they have access to nectar and pollen, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Copenhagen. Thus, flowers don't just benefit insects, they help farmers farm sustainably. Predatory insects are skilled pest controllers whose hunting reduces the need for agricultural pesticides.

Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - January 22, 2021 Category: Biology Source Type: news