3. Crop Protection - Biological Control Flashcards
1
Q
What is biological control?
A
The use of natural predator or parasite of the pest
2
Q
Name five risks with biological control
A
May become a pest may introduce disease and parasites may disrupt food webs and food chains may outcompete native species and reduce biodiversity may eat and destroy native plants
3
Q
What does integrated pest management combine?
A
Chemical and biological control
