Because of the growing trend towards environmentally responsible agriculture in the last decade, many green houses, nurseries, and farms have been turning to biological controls to rid themselves of insect pests. Both practices are environmentally sound . 3 Categories of Biocontrol Conservation Classical Biological Control Augmentation Conservation Natural enemies occur in all production systems and are adapted to the local environment and pests.
Conservation is a simple and cost-effective method of biological control.
The importance of the natural predator is not always apparent until after the pesticide use has been reduced or halted. Classical biological control is the practice of importing and releasing, for establishment, natural enemies to control an exotic pest. This method of control is carried out in several steps. This method of biological control has several advantages which can be beneficial. It is a method that is both long lasting and inexpensive.