Biological control practices involve three major techniques, viz., classical biological control, conservation and augmentation. Technique # 1. Classical Biological Control: The intentional introduction of an exotic, usually co-evolved, biological control agent for permanent establishment and long-term pest control is referred to as classical biological control. The basic approach in this technique is to identify natural […]
Biological Control of Pests: 3 Techniques | Agriculture
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Arthropods Important for Pest Control | Agriculture
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From the point of view of biological control, three groups of arthropods are important, i.e., spiders, mites and insects. 1. Spiders: The spiders universally live a predatory life and are constantly on the lookout for insects as their food. They catch them directly or with the help of various types of snares made out of […]
Equipment Used for Pesticide Application: 4 Types | Agriculture
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Pesticides are applied on crops to keep the pests under minimum biological activity. Insecticides are used against insect pests, fungicides are used against fungal crop diseases and herbicides are used against weeds in order to protect crops and avoid losses. It is necessary to select the most efficient equipment for securing a uniform deposit on […]