KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Lady beetles, aka ladybugs, are among the most recognized beneficial insects in gardens and landscapes. The adults and larvae feed on aphids and other soft-bodied insects, making them important natural enemies of common pests, says Tamra Reall, University of Missouri Extension horticulturist. The larval stage is especially important. Lady beetle larvae […] The post Lady Beetles and Aphids: Why Releases Often Fall Short appeared first on Morning Ag Clips .