Scientists Turn to Lab-Raised Killer Bugs to Stop Invasive Species From Wreaking Havoc

The exotic insects are intentionally released into the wild by specialists like Kristi Gladem of the Palisade Insectary to provide biological control against exotic species of bugs and vegetation that are posing a threat to the nation's food and water supply, at a cost of $26 billion per year, according to the US. Agriculture Department.