ENTOMOPHAGOUS AND ACAROPHAGOUS ORGANISMS – KEY BIOREGULATORS IN THE INTEGRATED PROTECTION OF GREENHOUSE CROPS

Authors

  • Teodora Ilieva University of agribusiness and rural development

Keywords:

biological control, greenhouse pests, entomophagous species, acarophagous species, integrated pest management (IPM), sustainable agriculture.

Abstract

This review examines the role of entomophagous and acarophagous organisms in

the biological regulation of pests in greenhouse crop production. The paper presents the main

natural enemies, practical applications, and opportunities for integrating biological control with

agronomic practices. The aim is to highlight approaches that contribute to more sustainable and

environmentally responsible management of greenhouse systems

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2026-04-24