Biological Pest Control
January 1, 1970
beneficial organisms like parasitoid wasps and predatory mites are introduced into agricultural crops to prey on or parasitise harmful pests like aphids , spider [...] testing to ensure they won't harm non-target species, and then release them into the affected area. For example, the introduction of the Australian lady beetle [...] involves the periodic release of natural enemies or beneficial organisms into an area to reduce pest populations. Unlike classical biological control,