NEETZoologyMicrobes in Human Welfare
What is the function of Dragonflies in agriculture?
Options
- ATo get rid of aphids
- BTo control butterfly caterpillars
- CTo kill mosquitoes
- DTo control Ladybirds
Correct answer
C. To kill mosquitoes
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). These are available in sachets as dried spores which are mixed with water and sprayed onto vulnerable plants such as brassicas and fruit trees, where these are eaten by the insect larvae. In the gut of t