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Biological pest control The different ecosystems at the Biodôme are also home to insect pests and mites that prey on plants. How do we control them? With biological pest control, that is by intentionally introducing natural enemies (predators) of these pests into the ecosystems. This allows us to control the pests without eliminating them completely. Ladybird larva devouring a cochineal. chrysop larva attacking an aphid. A small parasitoid wasp lays an egg in a cochineal; the larva will feed on it from inside. Check the Biodôme Website for more information.
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