At the start of Section Two in bold type this definition is provided.
” Bio control is a plant protection approach that relies on the use of living organisms, natural products, or interference mechanisms to regulate crop pests and diseases. It aims to maintain the balance of agricultural ecosystems while reducing the use of synthetic chemicals.”
@gemma.crossley if you don't know about the cane toads in Oz you may not know about harelquin ladybirds in Belgium. They were introduced to scoff pests on crops but are have now eaten most of the native ladybirds too. With some bio control methods you really have to be careful what you wish for:
At the start of Section Two in bold type this definition is provided.
” Bio control is a plant protection approach that relies on the use of living organisms, natural products, or interference mechanisms to regulate crop pests and diseases. It aims to maintain the balance of agricultural ecosystems while reducing the use of synthetic chemicals.”
I'm pretty sure that statement was not there when I attempted the survey and has been added subsequently.
Based in Sussex, I garden to encourage as many birds to my garden as possible.
@gemma.crossley, I gently chided you for not knowing how to spell practice but now I see you have written humor rather than humour and anyways not anyway which strongly suggests you are American. Out of interest, if you’re presenting your thesis at a British university is it expected that write ‘British’ English rather then American English?
At the start of Section Two in bold type this definition is provided.
” Bio control is a plant protection approach that relies on the use of living organisms, natural products, or interference mechanisms to regulate crop pests and diseases. It aims to maintain the balance of agricultural ecosystems while reducing the use of synthetic chemicals.”
I'm pretty sure that statement was not there when I attempted the survey and has been added subsequently.
It's been there the whole time. I would not put out a survey asking people to define what they think bio control is and not put the definition.
@gemma.crossley, I gently chided you for not knowing how to spell practice but now I see you have written humor rather than humour and anyways not anyway which strongly suggests you are American. Out of interest, if you’re presenting your thesis at a British university is it expected that write ‘British’ English rather then American English?
Well, I did correct my error on my survey thanks to you !
And my autocorrect must have been in an American English and removed the "u" of humour. I am actually British and I will be writing my thesis in British English !! But I have to admit with all the people around me sometimes I tend to make mistakes between American and British spelling, my dad isn't so happy about that !!
@gemma.crossley if you don't know about the cane toads in Oz you may not know about harelquin ladybirds in Belgium. They were introduced to scoff pests on crops but are have now eaten most of the native ladybirds too. With some bio control methods you really have to be careful what you wish for:
Well to be honest I had some examples of some unsuccessful cases of bio control but the cane toads and this one is also very interesting ! It does show that big consequences are expected, balancing the benefits of pest control with the preservation of native species is a complex challenge. Thank you very much for taking the time to give me this information !
I have done this, but within the survey I could not make clear all the methods I have used. These are, nematodes for slugs and vine weevil, pheromone traps for plum moth and codling moth in apples and pears. Seaweed products as biostimulants as well as feeding. Rock dust (crushed volcanic rock) to re-mineralise soils. I also use netting, and mesh to protect against birds and some other insects, grease bands on fruit trees to trap winter moth. There's probably some others I have failed to mention.
Thank you for sharing the various methods you have used for biocontrol. It's fantastic to hear about your diverse approach. Your comprehensive approach demonstrates a commitment to sustainable and environmentally friendly practices. Your experience and use of multiple methods contribute to a holistic approach to biocontrol. Thank you for your valuable input!
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Thanks, that's helpful - survey now completed.
https://ias.biodiversity.be/species/show/102