Did you leave the house today and immediately feel attacked by a swarm of bugs?
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Dr Joanne Holloway of the Department of Primary Industries, Wagga said aphids were out in force yesterday during the day, a common occurrence just before a storm.
“This year there does seem to be more than normal, which could be due to the mild winter we had,” she said.
“They’re also moving on from the canola crops around this time of year and aphids often fly ahead of pressure systems.”
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Dr Holloway said they’re not too much trouble for humans, but can be a bit annoying if they crawl on your skin or get in your mouth.
“They can also suck moisture from agricultural crops and they can spread viruses and in the gardens they will deform the buds,” she said.
Dr Holloway said the numbers will die down as they’re eaten by other bugs and wildlife or with a storm.
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