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- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/Monterey_Peninsula_College/Raskoff_Environmental_Science/07%3A_Food_and_Agriculture/7.09%3A_Pests_and_PesticidesPests are organisms that occur where they are not wanted or that cause damage to crops or humans or other animals. Thus, the term “pest” is a highly subjective term. A pesticide is a term for any subs...Pests are organisms that occur where they are not wanted or that cause damage to crops or humans or other animals. Thus, the term “pest” is a highly subjective term. A pesticide is a term for any substance intended for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest. Though often misunderstood to refer only to insecticides, the term pesticide also applies to herbicides, fungicides, and various other substances used to control pests.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_and_General_Biology/Biology_(Kimball)/17%3A_Ecology/17.04%3A_Interactions_between_Species/17.4C%3A_Biological_Control_of_PestsThis page discusses biological pest control, highlighting its use of natural predators for environmental safety and sustainability. It cites successful historical examples, such as the vedalia beetle ...This page discusses biological pest control, highlighting its use of natural predators for environmental safety and sustainability. It cites successful historical examples, such as the vedalia beetle and sterile male technique. Advances in genetic engineering and other methods like sex attractants and beneficial bacteria are noted as improvements. However, the importance of maintaining ecological balance to avoid unintended consequences is emphasized.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/Monterey_Peninsula_College/Raskoff_Environmental_Science/07%3A_Food_and_AgricultureThis chapter explores food security, attributing food insecurity primarily to poverty rather than food availability. It underscores the role of agricultural productivity in income and access to food w...This chapter explores food security, attributing food insecurity primarily to poverty rather than food availability. It underscores the role of agricultural productivity in income and access to food while noting that increases in productivity do not guarantee food security. The text covers health and disease definitions, soil characteristics affecting plant growth, comparisons of conventional and sustainable agriculture, pests and pesticides, and the influence of biotechnology in agriculture.
