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Augmentation in biological pest control involves the supplemental release of natural enemies. Relatively few natural enemies may be released at a critical time of the season (inoculative release) or literally millions may be released (inundative release). Additionally, the cropping system may be modified to favor or augment the natural enemies. This latter practice is frequently [...]

Classical biological pest control is the introduction of natural enemies to a new locale where they did not originate or do not occur naturally. This is usually done by government authorities. In many instances the complex of natural enemies associated with an insect pest may be inadequate. This is especially evident when an insect pest [...]

Effects on  Invasive Species  Invasive species are closely associated with biological pest controls because the environment in which they are invasive most likely does not contain their  natural  enemies. If  invasive species are not controlled, biodiversity may be at great threat in the affected area. An example of an  invasive species is the alligator weed. [...]

Parasitic insects
Most insect parasitoids are wasps or flies. Parasitiods comprise a diverse range of insects that lay their eggs on or in the body of an insect host, which is then used as a food for developing larvae. Parasitic wasps take much longer than predators to consume their victims, for if the larvae were to [...]

Biological control of pests in agriculture is a method of controlling pests (including insects, mites, weeds and plant diseases) that relies on predation, parasitism, herbivory, or other  natural mechanisms. It can be an important component of integrated pest management (IPM) programs.
Biological Control is defined as the reduction of pest populations by  natural  enemies and typically [...]

Biological pest control - overview
 
Biological control of pests in agriculture is a method of controlling pests (including insects, mites, weeds and plant diseases) that relies on predation, parasitism, herbivory, or other  natural mechanisms. It can be an important component of integrated pest management (IPM) programs.
Biological Control is defined as the reduction of pest populations by [...]