Abstract
In the transition to the development of sustainable agriculture on agroecological bases, the quality of agroecosystems is essential to increase positive interactions of biodiversity that contribute to pest regulation. This chapter provides the bases to redesign agricultural production systems with higher-quality habitat for natural enemies of harmful organisms and biological control agents. Elements, designs, and management that provide multifunctions that facilitate self-regulation of pests are related. These include complex cropping systems, live barriers, and plants that function as reservoirs and refuge for natural enemies. In addition, the ecological contribution of mulches, live fences, and seminatural environments are emphasized, among other designs and management that improve the quality of the agroecosystem and increase its capacity for self-regulation.
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