Biological Controls

Using living organisms to control pests — predatory insects, parasitic wasps, entomopathogenic fungi (Beauveria, Metarhizium), beneficial nematodes, and microbial agents (Bt, NPV).

Key Products

Beneficial Nematodes Beauveria bassiana Metarhizium anisopliae (Green Muscardine) Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt)

Advantages

Self-sustaining. Species-specific options. No chemical residue. Compatible with organic certification.

Limitations

Slow establishment. Temperature/humidity dependent. Requires knowledge of pest lifecycle. Cannot be combined with broad-spectrum sprays.