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Dragonfly Surge: Nature's Pest Control | San Jose News
California’s skies are buzzing with an unexpected surge of dragonflies—swarms of these agile, high-speed insect hunters, possibly migratory wandering gliders, drawn by warm spring rains. Spending years underwater as nymphs, they emerge as fierce aerial predators, devouring hundreds of mosquitoes daily with 90% success rate. Farmers welcome them as natural pest control, while scientists marvel at their efficiency. Their short adult lives are spent hunting and laying eggs, and experts say creating pesticide-free habitats like fishless ponds can help boost their numbers. Across cultures…
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