Biological Pest Control

Articles about the use of living organisms or their products to control agricultural and other pests.

Articles with this tag: 3 Updated: August 7, 2026

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Bacillus — rod-shaped, endospore-forming bacteria Bacillus Bacillus is a widespread genus of Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria notable for endospore formation; species range from harmless soil microbes used in industry to pathogens such a…

Parasitoid wasp: biology, life cycle, diversity and role in pest control Parasitoid wasp Overview of parasitoid wasps: their biology, life cycles (endoparasitoid/ectoparasitoid, koinobiont/idiobiont), diversity, ecological importance and use in biological pest control.

Wolf spider (Lycosidae): biology, behavior, and human interactions

Wolf spider (Lycosidae): biology, behavior, and human interactions Wolf spider Wolf spiders (family Lycosidae) are ground-dwelling hunting spiders known for maternal care, active stalking behavior, and a wide range of sizes and habitats worldwide.