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| Titre : | Raising Predatory Insects on Farms as Biological control for Combating Parasit | | Type de document : | document électronique | | Auteurs : | Nouha Kerour ; Roumaissa Asma Kouachi ; Samra Laib ; Noureddine Laadel, Directeur de thèse | | Editeur : | Sétif [Algérie] : Faculté des sciences de la Nature et de la vie, Université Ferhat Abbas Sétif 1 | | Année de publication : | 2025 | | Importance : | 64 Feuilles | | Format : | PDF | | ISBN/ISSN/EAN : | MS/2248 | | Langues : | Anglais | | Catégories : | Thèse et mémoire:Master:Parasitologie
| | Mots-clés : | Predatory insects
Biological control
Sustainable agriculture
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Pest suppression
Ecological balance. | | Résumé : |
Predatory insects are essential agents in sustainable agriculture, offering an eco-friendly alternative to chemical pesticides by naturally regulating pest populations. This review examines their ecological roles, taxonomic diversity, predation strategies (including extraguild and intraguild predation), and practical applications in Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Key species such as ladybugs (Coccinellidae), lacewings (Chrysopidae), and ground beetles (Carabidae) effectively control pests like aphids, whiteflies, and soil-dwelling insects. Despite their benefits, challenges such as high rearing costs, environmental sensitivity, and limited farmer adoption persist. Solutions include improved mass-rearing techniques, habitat enhancement, and farmer education. By integrating predatory insects into agricultural systems, farmers can reduce pesticide reliance, enhance biodiversity, and promote long-term sustainability. Future research should focus on optimizing predator-prey interactions and expanding their use in diverse agroecosystems. |
Raising Predatory Insects on Farms as Biological control for Combating Parasit [document électronique] / Nouha Kerour ; Roumaissa Asma Kouachi ; Samra Laib ; Noureddine Laadel, Directeur de thèse . - Sétif (Algérie) : Faculté des sciences de la Nature et de la vie, Université Ferhat Abbas Sétif 1, 2025 . - 64 Feuilles ; PDF. ISSN : MS/2248 Langues : Anglais | Catégories : | Thèse et mémoire:Master:Parasitologie
| | Mots-clés : | Predatory insects
Biological control
Sustainable agriculture
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Pest suppression
Ecological balance. | | Résumé : |
Predatory insects are essential agents in sustainable agriculture, offering an eco-friendly alternative to chemical pesticides by naturally regulating pest populations. This review examines their ecological roles, taxonomic diversity, predation strategies (including extraguild and intraguild predation), and practical applications in Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Key species such as ladybugs (Coccinellidae), lacewings (Chrysopidae), and ground beetles (Carabidae) effectively control pests like aphids, whiteflies, and soil-dwelling insects. Despite their benefits, challenges such as high rearing costs, environmental sensitivity, and limited farmer adoption persist. Solutions include improved mass-rearing techniques, habitat enhancement, and farmer education. By integrating predatory insects into agricultural systems, farmers can reduce pesticide reliance, enhance biodiversity, and promote long-term sustainability. Future research should focus on optimizing predator-prey interactions and expanding their use in diverse agroecosystems. |
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