Biological Control Quiz

Study Notes

Biological Control

Biological control involves the use of living organisms to control or manage pest populations, reducing the need for chemical pesticides.
The organisms involved in biological control are predators, parasitoids, and pathogens that attack or infect pests.

Goals and Types of Biological Control

The goal of biological control is to regulate pest populations, maintaining a balance between the pest and its natural enemies.
There are two main types of biological control: Natural Biological Control and Applied Biological Control.

Natural Biological Control

Natural Biological Control occurs naturally, without human intervention, and relies on the primary role of natural enemies to regulate pest populations.
Natural enemies, such as predators, parasitoids, and pathogens, play a crucial role in controlling pest populations in a natural ecosystem.

Applied Biological Control

Applied Biological Control involves the intentional introduction of natural enemies to a new area, or the augmentation of existing natural enemies, to control pest populations.
The main difference between Applied Biological Control and Natural Biological Control is the level of human intervention, with Applied Biological Control requiring human action to introduce or augment natural enemies.
Applied Biological Control can be used to accelerate the process of natural control, or to establish a new equilibrium between the pest and its natural enemies.

Description

Test your knowledge of biological control with this quiz! Explore the action of natural enemies, such as parasites, predators, and pathogens, in regulating the population density of other organisms. See how much you know about this important ecological phenomenon.