Biological control and integrated pest management in organic and conventional systems

• Published in: Biological control Vol. 140; p. 104095
• Main Authors: Baker, Brian P., Green, Thomas A., Loker, Ali J.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Inc 01.01.2020
• Subjects: Biological control; Biopesticides; crop yield; education; human health; Integrated pest management; issues and policy; markets; Organic agriculture; Organic and IPM working group; organic production; pest resistance; pests; pheromones; plant protection; private sector; sustainable agriculture; Biopesticides; Organic agriculture; Integrated pest management; Biological control; Organic and IPM working group

•Biological control is a key component of organic farming systems and IPM.•Organic agriculture incorporates IPM techniques.•While there are differences, both approaches seek to reduce pesticide risks.•Barriers to biological control adoption are obstacles to organic and IPM practices.•Organic and IPM...