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Biological Control of Pests: 3 Techniques | Agriculture

Biological control practices involve three major techniques, viz., classical biological control, conservation and augmentation. Technique # 1. Classical Biological Control: The intentional introduction of an exotic, usually co-evolved, biological control agent for permanent establishment and long-term pest control is referred to as classical biological control. The basic approach in this technique is to identify natural enemies that control a pest [...]

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Sterilising Technique for Controlling Insect Pests | Pest Management

The idea of controlling insects by sterilising technique was first conceived by E.F. Knipling as far back as 1937 in a laboratory in Texas, USA. While studying the biology of the screwworm fly, Cochliomyia hominivorax (Coquerel), he observed that the female fly mated only once (monogamous). From this, he argued that if the males of this fly could somehow be [...]

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How to Control Insect Pests: Methods & Techniques | Agriculture

In this article we will discuss about the methods and techniques used for controlling pests. Legislative Control: Legislative control involves enactment of laws to regulate the entry, establishment and spread of pests. Man has often realized that when insects and other animals appear as pests in epidemic form, they become formidable enemies and in most cases, cannot be controlled with [...]

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