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Ladybirds, 720,000 of them, have been released in the middle of New York City to help control pests in one of the city's biggest apartment complexes.
The owner says ladybirds can eat up to 50 pests a day, plus insect eggs.
Ladybirds, 720,000 of them, have been released in the middle of New York City to help control pests in one of the city's biggest apartment complexes.
The owner says ladybirds can eat up to 50 pests a day, plus insect eggs.
Officials warned of a severe crackdown on looters who have targeted empty homes.