Entomology, Department of
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Date of this Version
2011
Citation
From: Biological Control of Insect Pests, ed. Ninfa M. Rosas-Garcia ISBN 9781933699271.
Abstract
The implications and interactions of the application of biological control agents in the environment, as well as the risks included by the introduction of exotic natural enemies are briefly reviewed. Description of the role of resistance or quality of the host plant to insect pests, and their interaction with biocontrol agents is provided. A need to increase applications or find new alternatives and environmental impact towards non target insects, and the real cost of its use against the benefits is discussed.
Comments
Published by Studium Press, 2011.