CONSERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT OF ENTOMOPHAGOUS INSECTS —A PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

Efforts to consistently and predictably integrate augmented and/or naturally occurring entomophagous insects into conventional management systems for insect pests of row crops continues to be a high priority yet elusive goal of biocontrol specialists. Enduring management systems will depend heavily on the conservation and enhancement of entomophagous insects. Conservation and enhancement strategies are reviewed, with comments on their attributes, limitations, practicality, and probability of successful implementation.