Ladybugs Help Eco-Friendly Farming, Gaining Spotlight through Pest Control

The Chungnam Agricultural Technology Institute (Director Kim Young) is moving forward with expanding eco-friendly agriculture by utilizing 'ladybugs' as natural predatory insects that consume pests like aphids. According to the institute on the 25th, 'ladybugs' have larvae that can eat more than 100 aphids per day, drawing attention as a natural pest control method that can replace chemical pesticides. They are expected to have a positive impact on improving the productivity and quality of eco-friendly agriculture. An institute official stated, "Predatory insects like ladybugs are important assets for increasing agricultural sustainability," and added, "We will continue to strengthen research and field distribution of biological control technologies."