(entsoc. organisms—natural enemies—to keep pests in check. org/sites/default/files/files/Science-Policy/2018/ESA- How? Natural enemies might eat pests, make them sick, Factsheet-Bt.pdf ). or lay their eggs in or on them. When those eggs hatch, Name...
of active ingredient voila—their meal is ready and waiting. But not all natural enemies are members of the bug-eats-bug club. Microbes All pesticide product labels will tell you which ingredients such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses make compounds toxic...

-apply them. Filipjev (NY04) mixture can enhance biological control of soil-dwelling pests in turfgrass production systems. Do EPNs pose risks to you, your pets, Biocontrol Science and Technology. 2018;28(4):388-403. or other organisms? Bélair G, Koppenhöfer...
, Entomology, Cornell University What’s biological control? white grubs in your lawn, look for one or both of the following species: Biological control (biocontrol for short) uses living organisms—natural enemies—to keep pests in check. • Heterorhabditis...

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