Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) are specialised, soil-dwelling parasitic worms that have emerged as potent biological control agents in modern agriculture. Their life cycle relies on a symbiotic ...

Trichogramma species, minute egg parasitoids, have emerged as a cornerstone in the biological control of agricultural pests. These natural enemies are deployed to suppress lepidopteran pests that ...

"A revision and extension of The Biological Control of Insects, published in 1936." https://siris-libraries.si.edu/ipac20/ipac.jsp?&profile=liball&source ...

Researchers have shown how nematodes use smell to seek out uninfected insects, which they then enter and kill. The findings support the group's long-term goal of improving how gardeners and the ...

Japanese beetles and cucumber beetles are another widespread challenge in Northeast Ohio. Adult beetles skeletonize leaves and flowers, but the best opportunity for control comes when they are ...

“Is there a natural or biological way to control this pest?” is a frequent question when dealing with insect pests. When I think of biological control, I think of the “three Ps” – Predators, Parasites ...

Biological control is the management of pests and their damage by the beneficial action of parasites (parasitoids), pathogens, and predators. These beneficial organisms, collectively, are named ...

Paul-andré Calatayud is employed by IRD and is a visiting scientist at icipe. He receives funding for his research from both IRD and icipe. Sevgan Subramanian receives funding from icipe and the ...

Lizzy Lowe is on the board of the Australian Entomological Society. She has received funding from the American Arachnological Society and the NSW Linnean society. Cameron Webb and the Department of ...

(Beyond Pesticides, November 19, 2025) In the book, Biological Control Systems and Climate Change, published this month, Danilo Russo, PhD—a speaker during the first session of our 42nd National Forum ...