Biological control of the brown marmorated stink bug, an invasive pest that devastates gardens and crops, would be more effective in natural areas bordering crops or at times when certain insecticides ...

Every garden is, to a greater or lesser extent, an artificial environment in which some inhabitants get out of hand. For thousands of years, people have used living creatures to eliminate others – a ...

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 ...

Lady beetles occupy a unique role in terrestrial ecosystems, acting as pivotal predators in suppressing pest insect populations. Their ecology encompasses intricate interactions with prey as well as ...

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