Question

They are useful to get rid of aphids.

• A. Lady bird
• B. Baculovirus
• C. Dragonfly
• D. Trichoderma

Hint:

Lady bird beetles (Coccinellidae) are natural enemies of aphids and are used in pest management.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Lady birds (ladybugs) are beneficial insects that prey on aphids, which are crop-damaging pests.
They are widely used in biological control programs in agriculture.
Other options:
- Baculovirus: used to control insect pests, especially caterpillars, not aphids.
- Dragonfly: predates mosquitoes and small insects, but not specialized for aphids.
- Trichoderma: a fungal biocontrol agent, useful against plant pathogens but not aphids.