Tricho Cards Preparation Technology and Its Role in Biological Control
Arun Kumar
Dept. of Entomology, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh (208 002), India
Paritosh Tripathi
Dept. of Entomology, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh (208 002), India
Mukesh Kumar Mishra
Dept. of Entomology, Banda University of Agriculture & Technology, Banda, Uttar Pradesh (210 001), India
Akhilesh Kumar Singh
Dept. of Plant Protection, Banda University of Agriculture & Technology, Banda, Uttar Pradesh (210 001), India
Rakesh Pandey
Dept. of Entomology, Banda University of Agriculture & Technology, Banda, Uttar Pradesh (210 001), India
Saurabh Kumar*
Dept. of Entomology, Banda University of Agriculture & Technology, Banda, Uttar Pradesh (210 001), India
Prachi Kushwaha
Dept. of Agricultural Extension, Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya University, Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh (485 334), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Biological control, Eco-friendly, Parasitic wasps, Trichogramma
Abstract
Trichogramma is a genus of parasitic wasps that are primarily known for their role as parasitoids in the eggs of Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths). However, they can also parasitize the eggs of other insect orders such as Coleoptera (beetles), Diptera (flies), Hemiptera (true bugs), Hymenoptera (ants, bees and wasps) and Neuroptera (lacewings). By targeting the pest in its early developmental stage, Trichogramma can effectively suppress pest populations. One of the key advantages of Trichogramma as a biological control agent is their ability to be mass produced in laboratories. They are easily reared on a variety of host eggs, making large-scale production feasible. Trichogramma has become the most widely produced and utilized biological control agent in the world. Overall, Trichogramma plays a crucial role in integrated pest management strategies by providing a sustainable and eco-friendly approach to pest control in agriculture and horticulture.
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