Biological control utilizes living organisms to manage pests, weeds, and plant diseases, offering an eco-friendly alternative to chemical pesticides. This...
Biological control is a pest management strategy that uses living organisms, like predators, parasitoids, or pathogens, to reduce pest populations naturally and sustainably, minimizing chemical pesticide use.
The primary approaches are classical (introducing foreign natural enemies), augmentative (mass-releasing native natural enemies), and conservation (protecting existing beneficial organisms).
Key advantages include reduced environmental pollution, decreased pesticide resistance in pests, enhanced biodiversity, and a sustainable, long-term solution for pest management.
Biological control can effectively manage a wide range of pests, including destructive insects (e.g., aphids, caterpillars), invasive weeds, and certain plant diseases caused by fungi or bacteria.