Wei Wang

Institute of Life Sciences, Jiyang College of Zhejiang A&F University, Zhuji, 311800, Zhejiang, China
Author    Correspondence author
Molecular Entomology, 2024, Vol. 15, No. 6   
Received: 07 Nov., 2024    Accepted: 11 Dec., 2024    Published: 24 Dec., 2024

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Biological control provides a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to chemical methods for managing agricultural pests. Wheat, as a major global crop, faces significant threats from pest infestations and requires effective management strategies. This study conducted a meta-analysis to evaluate the effectiveness, sustainability, and influencing factors of biological control strategies for wheat pests. The role of key control factors such as parasitic wasps, predatory insects, entomopathogenic fungi, and bacteria in suppressing pest populations was analyzed, emphasizing the advantages of biological control over chemical methods, especially in terms of long-term sustainability and ecological benefits. It was found that climate conditions, crop management practices, and interactions with local biodiversity have a significant impact on the success of biological control work. Case studies from specific wheat planting areas demonstrated the practical application and challenges of implementing biological strategies, introduced new biological control agents, integrated with precision agriculture, and the potential for policy interventions to improve the effectiveness of biological control in wheat pest management. The sentence is:. This study aims to emphasize the importance of promoting biological control as the cornerstone of sustainable agriculture.

Biological control; Wheat pests; Parasitoids; Predatory insects; Entomopathogenic fungi