Best Friends: Natural Enemies

Synopsis

Looks at biological pest control, using predatory insects, Describes the procedures involved in the integrated pest management (IPM) of a large commercial orange orchard in Queensland. A co-ordinated approach by a government agency, the grower and a private consultant resulted in a dramatic reduction in the usage of chemical pesticides with no loss in fruit quality. Shows the control activity, life cycles and rearing of two species of parasitic wasp and a predatory ladybird and details the development of a cost effective IPM strategy involving both biological control and pesticide application.

Language

English

Country

Australia

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 16 min.

Year of production

1993

Availability

Sale; 1995 sale: £29.50 (+VAT +p&p)

Notes

Reviewed by George Fussey in ‘Journal of Biological Education’, Vol 28 No 3 (Autumn 1994), p222.

Uses

A-level biology.

Subjects

Biology

Keywords

biological pest control; insect pests

Production Company

Name

Australia

Distributor

Name

Knowledge Videos & Software

Phone

01825 733140

Address

Stoneleigh Chillies Lane
High Hurstwood
Uckfield
East Sussex
TN22 4AB

Notes

cat rec’d 5/95