In the Galapagos Island, invasive species are becoming very threatening due to population growth and increased tourism. One of these invaders is the cottony cushion scale, a sap sucking bug native to Australia. These insects are capable of infesting many woody crops and ornamentals by sucking phloem sap from twigs, leaves, branches and trucks. However, with a process called biocontrol, the lady bug can bring the cottony cushion scale under control in just a short time.
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