Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) are specialised, soil-dwelling parasitic worms that have emerged as potent biological control agents in modern agriculture. Their life cycle relies on a symbiotic ...

Parasitic wasps remain an effective and resilient alternative to chemical pesticides for controlling crop pests, despite ...

Trichogramma species, minute egg parasitoids, have emerged as a cornerstone in the biological control of agricultural pests. These natural enemies are deployed to suppress lepidopteran pests that ...

Discover why using parasitoid wasps for pest control remains resilient against resistance, offering a safer alternative to chemical pesticides.

"A revision and extension of The Biological Control of Insects, published in 1936." https://siris-libraries.si.edu/ipac20/ipac.jsp?&profile=liball&source ...

An insectary is a fascinating place. It's where insects, mite predators and parasites are bred for controlling harmful pests in the agricultural and horticultural industries. This practice is known as ...

“Is there a natural or biological way to control this pest?” is a frequent question when dealing with insect pests. When I think of biological control, I think of the “three Ps” – Predators, Parasites ...

Japanese beetles and cucumber beetles are another widespread challenge in Northeast Ohio. Adult beetles skeletonize leaves and flowers, but the best opportunity for control comes when they are ...

Biological control is the management of pests and their damage by the beneficial action of parasites (parasitoids), pathogens, and predators. These beneficial organisms, collectively, are named ...

Biological control is an alternative to using pesticides and involves using one species or biological agent to control the population size of another species. The organism used is called a biological ...

Biological control is an alternative to using pesticides and involves using one species or biological agent to control the population size of another species. The organism used is called a biological ...