Biocontrol offers several benefits over chemical control methods:
1. Environmental Safety: It reduces the chemical residues in soil, water, and food, protecting non-target organisms and biodiversity. 2. Sustainability: Biocontrol agents can establish themselves and provide long-term pest control. 3. Resistance Management: It helps in delaying the development of resistance in pests, a common issue with chemical pesticides. 4. Specificity: Biocontrol agents are often highly specific to their target pests, minimizing impacts on non-target species.
