Disadvantages of Bio Control Agents
It does not necessarily have a positive impact in every aspect. The following are some of the disadvantages of using biological control:
- Pests will grow unmanageable in the end.
- There is always a potential that the predator may change to a new prey since it is only intended to handle one issue.
- This is a highly time-consuming operation, while other treatments, such as the application of pesticides, give benefits and that also immediately.
- The effects of biological agents may be seen in the long run. It requires a lot of patience.
- Predators can’t survive without food, therefore eliminating all of their food sources isn’t the solution because the population of harmful pests will only be reduced leading predators’ reduction.
- The planning and development of an effective biological control system requires a significant investment of both time and resources.
Biocontrol Agents – Types, Advantages, Disadvantages
Biocontrol agents are also referred to as biological control agents. It includes microbes that serve the purpose of safeguarding plants from parasitic organisms. Microbes refer to little unicellular creatures. Our naked eyes cannot perceive them because microbes are very tiny. Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi, and Parasitoids are various microbes that work as agents safeguarding plants from invasive species by killing them. This article aims to explore the topic of biocontrol agents, including their varieties, biocontrol methods, advantages, and disadvantages.