New study shows optimised nutrient use supports sustainable agriculture and strengthens biological control BEIJING, ...

Biological control of insect pests - where 'natural enemies' keep pests at bay - is saving farmers in Asia and the Pacific billions of dollars, according to new research. Biological control involved ...

Biological control involves the utilisation of natural predators, parasites and pathogens to suppress pest populations, while Integrated Pest Management (IPM) combines biological methods with cultural ...

Researchers have announced three major advances in biological control, from discovering hidden mosquito viruses via RNA immune mapping, to identifying soil fungi that boost tomato growth, and finding ...

An international team of scientists, involving entomologists, conservation biologists, agro-ecologists and geographers, has just revealed how on-farm biological control can slow the pace of tropical ...

The relationship between crop richness and predator-prey interactions as they relate to pest-natural enemy systems is a very important topic in ecology and greatly affects biological control services.

Insect parasitoids have emerged as indispensable agents in sustainable pest management, offering an environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides. These specialised insects, which lay ...

Effective pest control methods can create a healthier environment for families. This guide discusses safe options to protect homes without harmful chemicals.

The agri natural enemy pest control market presents opportunities due to increasing demand for eco-friendly pest management and organic farming. Predators dominate but fungi are rapidly growing. Small ...

Though often perceived as an environmentally-risky practice, biological control of invasive species can restore crop yields, ease land pressure and contribute to forest conservation. This paper ...

The relationship between crop richness and predator-prey interactions as they relate to pest-natural enemy systems is a very important topic in ecology and greatly affects biological control services.