Biological Control - JSS1 Agricultural science Lesson Note

Biological control involves using natural enemies to manage pest populations.

1. Predators: Introducing or encouraging natural predators like ladybugs, spiders, or predatory insects helps control pest populations.

2. Parasitoids: Parasitoid wasps lay eggs on or inside pests, and the hatched larvae consume the host, reducing pest numbers.

3. Microbial Control: Using naturally occurring pathogens, such as bacteria or fungi, to infect and control pest populations.