Biological Pest Control is a method of reducing or eliminating pest populations through the use of natural enemies. There are three basic biological control strategies: conservation, introduction, and augmentation of natural enemies.
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Association of Natural Biocontrol Producers
Nonprofit organization serves as voice of the biological pest management industry.
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Beneficial Insects Introduction Research Unit: Newark, DE
Covers background, history, staff summary, research, people and places, news, events, and insects currently in culture.
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Biological Control Information Center
Overview on biological pest control as well as details on its uses and advantages.
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Biological Control of Weeds by Using Plant Pathogens
University of Florida reports current research, publications, and multistate projects.
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Biological Control: A Guide to Natural Enemies in North America
Furnishes information on four types of natural enemies: parasitoids, pathogens, predators, and weed-feeders. Gives images, habitat index, and resources.
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History of Biological Control
Account of the methodologies used in the history of biological control, from the earliest recorded of using cats as rodent control in ancient Egypt.
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International Bioherbicide Group Newsletter
Includes bioherbicide and classical biocontrol information, and IBG workshop details. [Back issues require PDF].
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Nematodes as Biological Control Agents of Insects
Photos and text on the beneficial potential of nematodes as biological control tools.