Sustainable Agriculture Reviews 31

This book presents advanced ecological techniques for crop cultivation and the chapters are arranged into four sections, namely general aspects, weeds, fungi, worms and microbes.Biocontrolis an ecological method ofcontrolling pestssuch asinsects,mites,weedsandplant diseasesusing other organisms. This practice has been used for centuries. Biocontrol relies onpredation,parasitism,herbivory, or other natural mechanisms. Natural enemies of insect pests, also known as biological control agents, include predators,parasitoids,pathogens, andcompetitors.