Role of Bio-control Agents in Mulberry Pest Management: Effective Strategies and Key Challenges

Abstract

There are various benefits of using bio-control agents in mulberry cultivation. By focusing on particular pests without endangering beneficial organisms or harming soil and water resources, bio-control agents contribute to the preservation of ecological balance in the environment. This method minimizes the environmental impact of pest control while still adhering to sustainable agriculture standards. Since bio-control agents are typically non-toxic to people and other non-target organisms like pollinators and wildlife, they also provide safety benefits. Compared to chemical pesticides, which can be harmful to human health and wildlife, this is a huge improvement. In the long run, using bio-control agents can be financially advantageous than the chemicals. The potential of bio-control agents to provide ongoing pest management with little additional expenses makes them a feasible alternative, even though the initial costs of introducing and establishing them may be higher than those of standard chemical treatments. Additionally, bio-control agents can lessen the requirement for conventional pesticides, which might save overall costs associated with pest management and reduce the risk of pesticide resistance.