Biological Pest Control: Using living organisms such as beneficial insects (ladybugs, lacewing) to destroy insect pests.
Biological pest control - Use of biological organisms to control unwanted pest organisms. Example, use of lady bugs for aphid control.
Biological Pest Control-also known as beneficial insects, this form of pest control utilizes insects as natural predators to eliminate pest insects.
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Biological pest control
A means by which a selected natural mechanism (eg, parasitism, predation, disease) is used to control pests. Has the advantage of minimising the legal, health and environmental hazards associated with chemical control.
Of the biological pest controls which can be used successfully out in the open
garden, the microscopic nematode worms which attack weevil larvae and those that
prey on slugs are the most effective.
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For gardeners, beneficial nematodes are attractive as biological pesticides because of their effectiveness and environmental safety. They contain no toxins and are harmless to humans and all other warm-blooded animals.
One of the best known biological pest controls is the bacteria, Bacillus thuringiensis, available under several trade names. It is excellent for control of cabbage worms.
Biological pesticides - Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt)for example - contain harmless living organisms that attack some pests.
Before you try any natural or biological pest control products, take the time to properly identify the pest and use the appropriate product—at the right stage of the pest's life cycle to make a difference.
Bacillus thuringiensis, a biological pesticide, controls cabbage family pests. Sevin also is effective. And, the few pests that remain on the vegetables can be washed out after harvest using water and a small amount of detergent or other surfactant.
Biological pest control employs beneficial insects such as lady beetles and green lacewings to control pest populations. The naturally occurring soil bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis var.
" The purpose of companion planting is to enhance the yield for desirable plants, deter unwanted pests, or just make the available space encouraging for biological pest control. To that end, various herbs are ideal for this purpose.
Do not use toxic pesticides and chemical fertilizers. Instead, use all-natural compost and biological pesticides such as predatory mites that will ward off pests.
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Malathion - Synthetic pesticide used to control a wide range of biological pests.
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 See also: Insect, Leaf, Pest, Plant, Pest control
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