Biological control is a powerful and environmentally sustainable strategy used in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to regulate pest populations. By leveraging the natural enemies of pests, such as predators, parasites, or pathogens, biological control can reduce the need for chemical pesticides and help maintain ecological balance. This module explores the role of natural predators and microbial agents in pest control, focusing on how they can be effectively incorporated into an IPM strategy.
By the end of this module, learners will understand the principles of biological control, recognize the importance of natural predators, and appreciate the benefits and limitations of using biological agents in agricultural pest management.
Eastern Ontario Agri-Food Network (EOAN) is a non-profit organization dedicated to coordinating the development of the agri-food sector in Eastern Ontario and fostering dialogue between its members and partners.
The EOAN operates in Prescott-Russell, Stormont Dundas & Glengarry, Cornwall, and the Ontario portion of Akwesasne.
We are grateful for the generous support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
Nous sommes reconnaissants à la Fondation Trillium de l’Ontario pour son soutien généreux.
Our thanks to all our contributors / Nos remerciements à tous nos collaborateurs:
Paro Centre, My Nordic Garden, Folio5, Harbers Greenhouses, SOL AIR Consultants, Ag Wellness Ontario, Université d’Ottawa
The Eastern Ontario Agri-Food Network (EOAN) is not responsible for the content provided by contributors to the Eastern Ontario Learning Platform. All materials are collected and submitted by individual content providers, who are solely responsible for their accuracy and completeness.
Le Réseau agroalimentaire de l’Est ontarien (RAEO) n’est pas responsable du contenu fourni par les contributeurs à la plateforme d’apprentissage de l’Est ontarien. Tous les documents sont collectés et soumis par les fournisseurs de contenu, qui en assument l’entière responsabilité quant à leur exactitude et leur exhaustivité.