Green pest management: A case study of Aphidius colemani, Viereck, a biological control agent
Keywords:
biological control agents, insect pests, aphids, pesticides, french beansAbstract
Biological control agents offer potential alternatives for managing insect pests, reducing synthetic chemical use and their impact on the ecosystem and preserving ecological principles. The horticulture sector produce faces continuous rejection from international markets due to pest presence and residue limits. Alternative tactics like parasitoid predators are being proposed to address the challenge of injudicious pesticide use. Exposure to toxic chemicals and environmental pollution leads to health complications. The current review points out more emphasis on biological control agents as a potential core part of integrated pest management (IPM) to tackle crop pests and reduce chemical use. Notably, the use of parasitoids able to manage insect pests of economic importance is less likely to develop resistance and subsequent impact on the environment.
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