Biological control of pests, weeds, plants and animals gives “the best hope to providing lasting, environmentally sound and socially acceptable pest management,” according to a new book. Biological ...

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 ...

EUREKA project E! 2971 ALTREARMETHODS has developed methods of producing natural predator insect pests which can offer businesses a much more economic and reliable production than before. This major ...

© ANP / Tom van Limpt Biological pest control was used in 94 percent of greenhouse crop cultivation in 2024 (by cultivated area). That was around the same as in 2020 ...

PHYSICO-CHEMICAL methods of controlling noxious insects present the advantage that they generally check their activities sufficiently to enable the grower to produce a reasonably satisfactory crop.

MINSK, 9 October (BelTA) – Belarusian experts believe that biological methods to protect plants from pests are viable. It is necessary to develop these methods in Belarus, Vasily Zhukov, Director of ...

In my last article, I explained how using integrated approaches to managing pests can be both economically and environmentally beneficial. I went over the basic tenants of IPM and discussed some ...

The use of agricultural chemicals to control insect pests and diseases in crops is the most effective method. However, with the increase of lifestyle diseases like cancer linked to the use of ...

There's nothing worse than spending months planning out then planting your garden only to find that you're up against pesky pests whose top priority is destroying all your hard work. At that point, ...

Most gardeners reach for the spray bottle the moment they spot a pest. But that reflex may be doing more harm than good, including to the very garden they are trying to protect. According to the ...

I certainly hope each one of you is experiencing our wonderful spring weather. Mostly sunny days with moderate temperatures makes for pleasant outdoor gardening activities. It’s time to take advantage ...