Figure showing types of insect traps: A. Pheremone trap, B:Light

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Download scientific diagram | Figure showing types of insect traps: A. Pheremone trap, B:Light trap, C:Water trap, D:Yellow sticky trap Biological pest control. (Predators, parasitoids) Biological control is the use of natural enemies to manage populations of pests. Insect pests can be managed by using natural enemies of insects-like predators, parasitoids, and parasites. They can also be managed/controlled by using microorganism which causes disease, they are termed entomopathogens. Entomopathogens includes fungi, bacteria, nematodes, virus etc. But in this chapter, we will discuss more on parasitoids and predators such as ladybird beetles, predatory gall midges, and hoverfly larvae and how we can improve the agroecosystem to maintain their populations. from publication: TRAINING MANUAL ON CROP PROTECTION AND SOIL FERTILITY MANAGEMENT IN ORGANIC AGRICULTURE College of Natural Resources | It is a training manual on organic agriculture | Natural Resources, Organic and Crop | ResearchGate, the professional network for scientists.