In this article we will dicuss about how to control pests without using chemicals. Introduction to Botanical Pesticides: Insects and plants originated almost simultaneously about 500 million years ago, and ever since both these groups of organisms have been fighting for their survival. This fight is still on between the attacker (insect) and the attacked […]
How to Control Pests without Using Chemicals ? | Agriculture
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Biological Control of Pests: 3 Techniques | Agriculture
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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 […]
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 […]