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The Ladybird story

United States, 1957
film

The discovery of the Vedalia ladybird beetle in Australia, in 1885; how it benefits humans in controlling harmful pests; exported to America where an entire i..

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Beetles

United States, 1931
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The Biological control of insects

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Magic of nature. No. 3. The Ladybird

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The World of animals: insects in a garden

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Insects helpful to man

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Nature in the garden

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The Biological control of insects [Excerpt]

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Plants, pests and diseases: flea beetles - halticinae

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Dung down under: a study in biological control

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The Lizard

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Blueprint for survival

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Lady Bug

1981
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The Hidden world: a study of insects

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Cicada

United States, 1936
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Aphids

United States, 1933
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Cane toads: an unnatural history (Captioned)

Australia, 1987
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