aphid

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On Friday, Lohman went in search of aphid experts who could chime in.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 30, 2023

He said he had not heard of similar aphid hordes in Canada, either related to the smoke or not.

From New York Times • Jun. 30, 2023

If they grow too numerous—as happened with the aphid experiments—they deposit eggs all over the place.

From Science Magazine • Jul. 19, 2022

However, the common aphid can easily be evicted with a vigorous jet of water and a little hand smushing.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2022

Several natural enemies of the spotted alfalfa aphid, an accidental import from the Middle East, are credited with saving the California alfalfa industry.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson