Concerns about the use of man-made pesticides and chemicals to control agricultural pests has led to the investigation of alternative methods for preventing insect damage. Using natural predators to control insect populations - integrated pest management (IPM) - is one option that holds promise. Using dramatic photography, the video explores the effort to combat a particular pest, the Russian wheat aphid, and explains the long-term benefits of this type of control.
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Biological Control: Learning To Live With The Natural Order
Posted: September 11, 2019 by MAEE Administration
Category: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Concerns about the use of man-made pesticides and chemicals to control agricultural pests has led to the investigation of alternative methods for preventing insect damage. Using natural predators to control insect populations - integrated pest management (IPM) - is one option that holds promise. Using dramatic photography, the video explores the effort to combat a particular pest, the Russian wheat aphid, and explains the long-term benefits of this type of control.