In 1979, Japan released mongooses onto an island to control habu snakes and rats, but unexpected consequences followed

A well-intentioned biological control attempt on Japan's Amami Oshima island backfired spectacularly. Introduced mongooses, ...
EurekAlert!

Biological control generates ‘desirable outcomes’ within all One Health dimensions

New CABI-led research has revealed that biological control generates ‘desirable outcomes’ within all One Health dimensions – mitigating global change issues such as chemical pollution, biocide ...
Nature

Biological Control Strategies in Integrated Pest Management

Biological control strategies harness living organisms, including predators, parasitoids, pathogens and competitors, to suppress pest populations within a broader integrated pest management (IPM) ...
Beyond Pesticides

Viruses Shown to Be Effective Biological Control

(Beyond Pesticides, November 30, 2023) Scientists at Minami Kyushu University in Japan have made a groundbreaking discovery of a new biological control for a target insect. They have identified a ...
Frontiers

Advanced Formulation, Delivery Systems, and Technological Innovation in Entomopathogenic Nematodes for Sustainable Agriculture

Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) are widely recognized as effective biological control agents for managing insect pests in agricultural systems. Their ...