Is any living creature really all bad? A stink bug that can spoil crops and infest homes has been trapped in Britain as part of a study. It has been met with horror and disgust.
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Invasion of the stink bugs as pest army spreads
Is any living creature really all bad? A stink bug that can spoil crops and infest homes has been trapped in Britain as part of a study. It has been met with horror and disgust.
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The gardener looked up at the tree in shock.
Caught in a trap was a single brown insect. The gardener gulped in horror. Then he was hit by a disgusting smell.
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Farmers in the UK are preparing for a fight. A stink bug is only the size of a fingernail. But it is already causing trouble in Europe.
Experts warn they could soon be spreading.
It is bad news for crops. Stink bugs suck the juice out of plants. They destroy fruits like raspberries and peaches.
Worst of all? They stink!
But some experts say we should not be so unkind about these bugs. They help other plants and animals survive.
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Is any living creature really all bad?
Some say
Yes! Some creatures are just bad. Mosquitoes that carry malaria harm people. Locusts ruined crops across Africa last year. And now the stink bugs are causing trouble!
Others think
No! Every creature has its own role to play. Lots of people are scared of spiders. But they make silk used for bandages. Even when a creature is not useful for us, we should still value it!
Invasion of the stink bugs as pest army spreads
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