Zinc is a mineral that's important to the body in many ways. Zinc keeps the immune system strong, helps heal wounds, and supports normal growth. Zinc deficiency occurs frequently in developing countries. Zinc deficiency in the U.S. is rare, because most diets provide more than the recommended dietary allowance. Why do people take zinc? Zinc has become a popular treatment for the common cold. Some studies have found that zinc lozenges may reduce the duration of cold, perhaps by as much as 50%, and may reduce the number of upper respiratory infections in children. Zinc helps fight infection and heal wounds.
Making the world better, one answer at a time. Cuckoo wasps feed on nectar from flowers mostly. They are also known to hover and feed on other wasps nests. Cuckoo wasps feed on nectar from flowers mostly. They are also known to hover and feed on other wasps nests.
What do ladybugs eat other than aphids? Predatory ladybugs eat mites, thrips, fruit flies and scale insects in addition to aphids. Plant-eating species feed on the leaves of corn, potatoes and grains, but are not considered major crop pests.