Abstract

Although natural control of pests by their enemies has been recognized for centuries, the use of biological control for insect pest management has only occurred at any significant level within the last century. This chapter covers the historical development and types of biological control as well as the general concepts and methods for how this pest management tool is implemented in cropping systems.

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