How biological control is better for environment and what are biological controls in farming and difference between biological control and natural control?
Biocontrol reduces the pest population and their impacts on the environment. Biocontrol has many advantages. Natural enemies are an environmentally friendly alternative to pesticides that are often used to control invasive species. Biological control involves the reduction of pest populations through the use of natural enemies such as parasitoids, predators, pathogens, antagonists, or competitors to suppress pest populations. Biological control is a practical option for suppressing pest populations because: it is easy and safe to use. Biological control is the use by humans of beneficial insects such as predators and parasitoids, or pathogens such as fungi and viruses, to control unwanted insects, weeds, or diseases. Natural control by beneficial insects or other environmental factors happens regardless of whether humans are aware of it or not. Biological control is when humans purposely manipulate populations of beneficial insects to manage undesirable insects.
Biological control in disease management can be a better alternative to chemical control because it is environmentally friendly and sustainable. Biological control involves the use of living organisms or natural products to control plant diseases, and it can help reduce the use of harmful chemical pesticides and fungicides.
Biological controls for plant diseases include the use of beneficial microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi, which can inhibit the growth of harmful plant pathogens. These beneficial microorganisms can be applied as a foliar spray or soil amendment to promote plant growth and suppress disease.
In addition, some plants have natural defense mechanisms that can be enhanced through biological control. For example, the use of mycorrhizal fungi can improve plant nutrient uptake and resistance to disease.
The main difference between biological control and natural control is that biological control involves the intentional use of natural enemies or organisms to control pests or diseases, whereas natural control relies on the naturally occurring predators, parasites, and pathogens that are already present in the environment. Biological control can be more effective than natural control because it allows for the introduction of specific organisms or products that are known to be effective against a particular pest or disease.
Moreover, biological control can be more sustainable and environmentally friendly than chemical control because it can help prevent the development of pesticide-resistant pests and diseases. Additionally, biological control can help preserve biodiversity and protect beneficial insects and other organisms in the environment.
I agree with Eslam Mohamed Albastwisi that biological control can be used to regulate numerous types of organisms including insects, mites, spiders, snails, weeds, trees, fungi, algae and even animal by-products. Natural enemies that control plants are actually highly specific plant feeders. Natural control by beneficial insects or other environmental factors happens regardless of whether humans are aware of it or not. Biological control is when humans purposely manipulate populations of beneficial insects to manage undesirable insects. Biological control, the use of living organisms to control pests. A natural enemy such as a parasite, predator, or disease organism is introduced into the environment of a pest or, if already present, is encouraged to multiply and become more effective in reducing the number of pest organisms. Natural controls include effects of natural enemies other biotic factors such as food availability and competition, and abiotic factors such as weather and soil. Biological control is used primarily for controlling pests in crop cultivation. Biological controls are that no artificial substances are added, and that pathogens / animals that develop resistance against biological control agents are rare. Biological control is particularly desirable because the tactic is environmentally safe, energy self-sufficient, cost-effective, sustainable, and can be readily incorporated into integrated pest management (IPM) programs. Biocontrol reduces the pest population and their impacts on the environment and natural enemies are an environmentally friendly alternative to pesticides that are often used to control invasive species. Biocontrol is environmentally friendly because it causes no pollution and affects only the target plant. Self-perpetuating or self-sustaining and therefore permanent and cost-effective.
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