Left: Syrphid fly (also known as hover fly) larvae or maggots like this are voracious predators of aphids. Center: Syrphid flies feed as adults on pollen and nectar, while their larvae are important predators of aphids in orchards. Right: Green lacewing feeding on aphids.Left, center: PHOTO BY ELIZABETH BEERS, WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY. Right: PHOTO BY ELIZABETH BEERS, WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY In recent years, the use of insect models has become an important tool in pest management. Current models help predict key seasonal events in a pest’s life history, such as adult emergence or egg hatch. Pest managers can use this […]