NEETZoologyMicrobes in Human Welfare
What is the purpose of using Ladybirds in agriculture?
Options
- ATo kill mosquitoes
- BTo control butterfly caterpillars
- CTo get rid of aphids
- DTo control dragonflies
Correct answer
C. To get rid of aphids
Step-by-step solution
The very familiar beetle with red and black markings – the Ladybird, and Dragonflies are useful to get rid of aphids and mosquitoes, respectively. An example of microbial biocontrol agents that can be introduced in order to control butterfly caterpillars is the bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis (often written as Bt).