General Concepts of Biological Control

Authors

Diane G. Alston, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

7-1-2011

Abstract

“Balance of Nature.” Virtually all pest populations are affected by natural enemies to some extent. In many cases, natural enemies are the primary regulating force of the pest populations. Natural controls include effects of natural enemies (predators, parasites, pathogens), other biotic (living) factors such as food availability and competition, and abiotic (non-living) factors such as weather and soil

Recommended Citation

Alston, Diane G., "General Concepts of Biological Control" (2011). All Current Publications. Paper 909.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_curall/909