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Entomophagous parasites and predators developing on their own play a major role in regulating the abundance of insect pests. The total complex of parasites and predators in a pest ecosystem may involve many species, each varying in importance at different times and places. However, even a single well adapted species is capable of reducing the steady density of a pest population. This is clearly indicated by the success that has been achieved by the introduction and establishment of a wide range of parasites and predators for the control of alien pests. DeBach (1971), Clausen (1956), Sailer (1972), and other authorities list several hundred parasites and predators that have given partial to excellent control of insect pests after their introduction and establishment.
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Knipling, E.F. (1977). The Theoretical Basis for Augmentation of Natural Enemies. In: Ridgway, R.L., Vinson, S.B. (eds) Biological Control by Augmentation of Natural Enemies. Environmental Science Research, vol 11. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-2871-1_3
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