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Biological control of insect pests by insect parasitoids and predators: the BIOCAT database.

D. J. Greathead, A. Greathead

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The structure of the BIOCAT database, which contains records of the introductions of insect natural enemies for the control of insect pests worldwide, and is now available online, is explained. It is a useful summary of biological control effort and a guide to factors which may influence the success of introduction programmes, but is not detailed enough for making firm predictions.

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Key concepts: Insect, Predation, Biological pest control, Natural enemies, Biology, Ecology, Entomology, Beneficial insects