TITLE:
Biological Control of Insect Pests of Agricultural Crops through Habitat Management Was Discussed
AUTHORS:
M. S. Akter, S. S. Siddique, R. Momotaz, M. Arifunnahar, K. M. Alam, S. J. Mohiuddin
KEYWORDS:
Biological Control, Insect Pests, Habitat Management
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Agricultural Chemistry and Environment,
Vol.8 No.1,
December
18,
2018
ABSTRACT: Biological control through habitat
management leads to sustainable insect pest control. Different types of land
composition such as multiple landscapes, patchiness of landscapes enhance the
natural enemies which ultimately lead to control of insect pest. Plant
characteristics such as flower shape, flower color and blooming period ensures
excess food for natural enemies like nectar and pollen. Moreover, some
agricultural practices such as tillage, crop rotation, and intercropping
influence the natural enemies especially parasitoid and preda-tors.
Consequently, they increase longevity and fecundity of parasitoid and predator
that help to control insect pest. One of the most important recently used
methods is push-pull which consists of semiochemicals called Herbi-vore-Induced
Plant Volatiles (HIPVs). This compound has been used to pre-vent pest and
attract natural enemies.