Biocontrol
_________ manages pests, weeds, and diseases by using their natural enemies—such as predators, parasites, or pathogens—to reduce populations to manageable levels, rather than total eradication.
What is biocontrol.
This is the most harvested plant in the world
What is the most well-known hunter of aphids
What is ladybugs
any organism (animal, plant, insect, microbe) that negatively affects human interests, health, or property, acting as a nuisance, competitor, or destructive force in areas like agriculture, homes, or ecosystems.
What is a pest
Biocontrol agents generally do not pollute soil, water, or air, and they preserve biodiversity by protecting beneficial insects, pollinators, and wildlife.
what is environmental safety and biodiversity
In 1919, American entomologist ______ ______ _____ coined the term biocontrol
India grows more of this plant than any other country despite its reputation for being grown in South America
What is the banana
The most efficient predator that is an insect
What is the dragonfly
A small grasshopper-like insect that eats in swarms that devours all in sight.
What is locusts
Unlike broad-spectrum pesticides, bioagents are highly specific, targeting only the intended pest without affecting beneficial insects, humans, or animals.
what is Target Specificity