Biological control strategies for pasture pests employ natural enemies—predators, parasitoids and pathogens—to suppress herbivorous insects and maintain pasture productivity. Classical (importation) ...

Cacti of the genera Opuntia and related species face significant losses from scale insects, cochineal pests and other herbivorous arthropods. Biological control offers sustainable alternatives to ...

“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 ...

Pt. 1. Scope of biological control -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Types of biological control, targets, and agents -- Pt. 2. Kinds of natural enemies -- 3. Parasitoid diversity and ecology -- 4. Predator ...

The predatory mirid bug, Nesidiocoris tenuis, which preys on agricultural pests, is used as a biological control agent. This discovery has significant implications for biological control which ...

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 ...

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) combines various methods to control garden pests and diseases, minimizing risks. Cultural controls involve good gardening practices to prevent pest and disease issues.

(Beyond Pesticides, November 19, 2025) In the book, Biological Control Systems and Climate Change, published this month, Danilo Russo, PhD—a speaker during the first session of our 42nd National Forum ...

Your house feels like a home to you. But it’s understandable if you don’t want it to be an oasis for pests, too. Whether you want to put measures in place to help with preventative pest control, or ...

Learn why year-round pest control in Fort Worth prevents costly infestations, protects home integrity and gives homeowners ...