An international team of scientists, involving entomologists, conservation biologists, agro-ecologists and geographers, has just revealed how on-farm biological control can slow the pace of tropical ...

Insect parasitoids have emerged as indispensable agents in sustainable pest management, offering an environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides. These specialised insects, which lay ...

The recent discovery of the widespread and longlasting effects of the potent toxic chemicals used in insect pest control and the potential dangers of their continued use is leading to a renewal of ...

Changes in the regime of application of chemical insecticides brought about by pollution and cost factors have given impetus to the use of apparently safe biological agents. This paper discusses the ...