Suggestions for unifying the terminology in biological control

Authors: Eilenberg J.¹; Hajek A.²; Lomer C.³

Source: BioControl, Volume 46, Number 4, December 2001 , pp. 387-400(14)

Publisher: Springer

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Abstract:

This paper gives suggestions for unifying the terminology in biological control across different research disciplines, such as biological control of arthropods, weeds and plant pathogens. It is suggested that use of the term `biological control' is restricted to the use of living organisms. Four strategies of biological control are outlined and defined: (1) Classical biological control, (2) Inoculation biological control, (3) Inundation biological control, and (4) Conservation biological control. It is proposed to use these four terms as defined, and avoid usage of the term `augmentation'. Terms for specific processes and modes of action (for example, `parasitoid' and `competitor') can be defined by usage within the different biological control disciplines. Microbial control usually indicates biological control of invertebrates using microbes and, as such, is a subdivision of biological control. Use of additional auxiliary terms such as biopesticide is discussed.

Keywords: biological control; biocontrol; biopesticides; classical biological control; inoculation biological control; inundation biological control; conservation biological control; integrated pest management

Language: English

Document Type: Regular paper

Affiliations: 1: Department of Ecology, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University (KVL), Frederiksberg, Denmark; e-mail: jei@kvl.dk 2: Department of Entomology, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA; e-mail: aeh4@cornell.edu 3: Department of Ecology, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University (KVL), Frederiksberg, Denmark; e-mail: clo@kvl.dk

Publication date: 2001-12-01