"The Aphid Effect" - How These Tiny Creatures Help Pollinators Thrive

When insects ingest plant tissue, their excretions (frass) can provide valuable carbohydrates for other insects.

Aphids are often seen as pests, but they can also play an important role in the relationship between plants and pollinators. In this video, we take a look at how aphids have made this Swedish Aspen a pollinator magnet.

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