Biological Control

There are alternatives to using pesticides, such as biological control. This method uses pests' natural enemies to control them instead of chemicals.

UF/IFAS Sites

• Biological Control in Plant Pathology
• Biological Control of Invasive Aquatic Plants
• Biological Control Research & Containment Laboratory
• Crapemyrtle: Beauty and Biological Control
• IPM Florida: Biological Control
• Save Florida's Native Bromeliads - Biological Control

UF/IFAS Publications

• Natural Enemies and Biological Control
• Topics: Biological Control

Also on Gardening in a Minute

• Beneficial Insects
• FYN Principle #6: Manage Yard Pests Responsibly
• Integrated Pest Management
• Lacewings

Other Sites

• Beneficial Insects: Biological Controls--UGA
• Biological Control Information Center--North Carolina State University Department of Entomology
• Biological Control of Invasive Plants in the Eastern United States--Invasive.org
• Questions and Answer for the Home Gardener: Biological Control--North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service
• Using IPM and Biological Control in the Home Garden--University of Wisconsin Department of Entomology