Status of Biological Control in Pakistan

Abstract

Biological control is not a new phenomenon in human history. It is the control of pests through living organisms. It is less destructive to the environment. It is self-perpetuating and comparatively less expensive. It needs much more expansion in Pakistan. The experience of biological control started for me in 1963 when I was a student. Afterward I explored this work in various institutions of the country where I had a chance to work. I started establishing biological control laboratories especially for mass rearing of Trichogramma. Important basic and applied work has been accomplished. Moreover, the work on biological control undertaken has been compiled and published.