An effective agent will search out all suitable plants of the weed. Biological control has no adverse effect on human health or the environment. Biological control is self-sustaining. Biological control is used primarily for controlling pests in crop cultivation. Advantages of biological control are that no artificial substances are added, and that pathogens / animals that develop resistance against biological control agents are rare. The principal attributes of an effective biological control agent are: efficient searching ability, high parasitism or predation rate, high reproductive potential, minimal handling time, ability to survive at low prey densities and ability to adapt to a wide range of environmental conditions. 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.

Biological control or biocontrol is a method of controlling pests, such as insects, mites, weeds, and plant diseases, using other organisms. It relies on predation, parasitism, herbivore, or other natural mechanisms, but typically also involves an active human management role.Advantages of biological control are that no artificial substances are added, and that pathogens / animals that develop resistance against biological control agents are rare. The principal attributes of an effective biological control agent are: efficient searching ability, high parasitism or predation rate, high reproductive potential, minimal handling time, ability to survive at low prey densities and ability to adapt to a wide range of environmental conditions.T he use of biological control suppresses the pest populations, making them less damaging than they would be. They play an important role in limiting the densities of potential pest and include natural enemies such as predators, parasitoids, and pathogens. Biological control is the use of one biological species to reduce populations of a different species. There has been a substantial increase in commercialization of biocontrol products, such as beneficial insects, cultivated predators and natural or non-toxic pest control products.

Pest control by biological tools or products of biological origin such as plants, animal or their products like bio-agents, bio-pesticides etc

For sustainable agriculture and pollution free environment it is very important

I agree with Sunil Kumar Ghosh the use of biological control suppresses the pest populations, making them less damaging than they would be. They play an important role in limiting the densities of potential pest and include natural enemies such as predators, parasitoids, and pathogens. Biological control is the use of living organisms to suppress pest populations, making them less damaging than they would otherwise be. Natural enemies of insects play an important role in limiting the densities of potential pests. These natural enemies include predators, parasitoids, and pathogens. The principal attributes of an effective biological control agent are: efficient searching ability, high parasitism or predation rate, high reproductive potential, minimal handling time, ability to survive at low prey densities and ability to adapt to a wide range of environmental conditions. Biological agents include bacteria, viruses, fungi, other microorganisms and their associated toxins. They have the ability to adversely affect human health in a variety of ways, ranging from relatively mild, allergic reactions to serious medical conditions even death. The biocontrol agents protect plants from their natural enemies like parasites from predation, etc. They help in controlling the infestation of plant pests such as weeds, nematodes, insects, and mites. The biological control agents are specific to harmful organisms and do not kill useful organisms present in the soil.

Very good discussion on biological control

Biological control is one of the most widely accepted control strategies in the world. The reason is that it does not affect the environment and only selects harmful insects to avoid affecting agricultural production. The main characteristics of this control method are:

I. selectively kills

II. does not harm to farmer friendly insects

III. it is easy to use and focuses on short term action

Dear Addisu Sileshi thank you for your contribution to the discussion

Sustainable agriculture for future generation-- very important. Bio-control fulfills this criteria as a whole

In future biopesticides will take the market and there is possibility to replace chemical pesticides

Biological control is the use of living organisms to suppress pest populations, making them less damaging than they would otherwise be. Natural enemies of insects play an important role in limiting the densities of potential pests. These natural enemies include predators, parasitoids, and pathogens. The principal attributes of an effective biological control agent are: efficient searching ability, high parasitism or predation rate, high reproductive potential, minimal handling time, ability to survive at low prey densities and ability to adapt to a wide range of environmental conditions. Biological control is used primarily for controlling pests in crop cultivation. Advantages of biological control are that no artificial substances are added, and that pathogens / animals that develop resistance against biological control agents are rare. Biological characteristics are order, sensitivity or response to the environment, reproduction, growth and development, regulation, homeostasis, energy processing, adaptation through evolution, and metabolism. These characteristics set living things apart from non-living things. The biocontrol agents protect plants from their natural enemies like parasites from predation, etc. They help in controlling the infestation of plant pests such as weeds, nematodes, insects, and mites.

Your answer is very correct. For sustainable agriculture biological control is a must.

Biological control is a method to manage or control pest and diseases in plants with the help of biological agents.

There are various way to manage disease and pests among which chemicals are mostly adopted, but these chemicals are making our soil sick and also affecting beneficial insects and microorganisms in soil which ultimately results in disturbance of ecosystem and environment. To overcome this issue it is important to adopt biological practices more and more. These biological agents can may be fungi such as Trichoderma, bacteria such as pseudomonas etc and are used frequently to manage pest and diseases.

Biological control is the use of living organisms to suppress pest populations, making them less damaging than they would otherwise be. Natural enemies of insects play an important role in limiting the densities of potential pests. These natural enemies include predators, parasitoids, and pathogens. Biological control is the deliberate use of natural enemies - predators, parasites, pathogens, and competitors to suppress and maintain populations of a target pest species (insects, mites, weeds, plant pathogens, and other pest organisms).

Advantages of biological control:

1. Environmentally friendly because it causes no pollution and affects only the target (invasive) plant.

2. Self-perpetuating or self-sustaining and therefore permanent.

3. Cost-effective.

Dr Nilufar Yasmin Shaikh thank you for your contribution to the discussion

Biological control is used primarily for controlling pests in crop cultivation. Advantages of biological control are that no artificial substances are added, and that pathogens / animals that develop resistance against biological control agents are rare. The biocontrol agents protect plants from their natural enemies like parasites from predation, etc. They help in controlling the infestation of plant pests such as weeds, nematodes, insects, and mites. The biological control agents are specific to harmful organisms and do not kill useful organisms present in the soil. The principal attributes of an effective biological control agent are: efficient searching ability, high parasitism or predation rate, high reproductive potential, minimal handling time, ability to survive at low prey densities and ability to adapt to a wide range of environmental conditions. The use of biological control suppresses the pest populations, making them less damaging than they would be. They play an important role in limiting the densities of potential pest and include natural enemies such as predators, parasitoids, and pathogens. They are order, sensitivity or response to the environment, reproduction, growth and development, regulation, homeostasis, energy processing, adaptation through evolution, and metabolism. These characteristics set living things apart from non-living things.

biological control is a enviroment friend way for controlling pests in the field

Yes, We should inspire the farmers to adopt the Biological control.