Ladybugs Sour Iowa Wines Hit by Beetle Invasion
Iowa vineyards face tainted batches as multicolored Asian lady beetles invade grape clusters. ISU experts say near record soybeans fuel beetle populations and warm falls drive outbreaks, risking $420 million wine industry impact with producers like Trainwreck Winery reporting stinky, unsellable wine and losses near $19,000 per batch.
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Ladybugs Invade Homes Fueled by Soybean Crop
Multicolored Asian lady beetles flood homes yearly, this year aided by near record soybean harvest and warm fall. They enter through 1/8 inch cracks. seal gaps and spray exteriors before entry. Vacuum or rolled newspaper offer effective removal. beetles cause little damage and rarely bite.
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