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Biological pest control in Mexico.

Trevor Williams¹, Hugo C Arredondo-Bernal, Luis A Rodríguez-del-Bosque

¹Instituto de Ecología AC, Xalapa, Veracruz 91070, Mexico. trevor.inecol@gmail.com

Annual Review of Entomology

|September 15, 2012

Summary

Mexico faces invasive insect pests due to its location. Biological control and sterile insect technique (SIT) offer sustainable pest management solutions for agriculture.

Area of Science:

Entomology
Agricultural Science
Ecology

Background:

Mexico's megadiverse status and location in the Mesoamerican biological corridor increase its vulnerability to invasive insect pests from North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Invasive species pose a significant threat to Mexico's agricultural sector, impacting biodiversity and economic stability.

Purpose of the Study:

To review successful past biological control programs and sterile insect technique (SIT) initiatives in Mexico.
To assess the current status and varying success of biological control and SIT programs targeting seven major pests in Mexico.
To analyze emerging threats from newly introduced or imminent invasive pests affecting Mexican agriculture.

Main Methods:

Review of historical data on classical biological control and sterile insect technique (SIT) programs.

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Analysis of current biological control and SIT programs targeting major pests in Mexico.

Assessment of recent and potential invasive pest threats to Mexican agriculture.

Main Results:

Past programs utilizing classical biological control and/or sterile insect technique (SIT) have shown varying degrees of success.
Current biological control and SIT programs targeting seven major pests in Mexico exhibit mixed results.
Mexico is increasingly threatened by new invasive insect pests entering the country.

Conclusions:

Despite challenges, Mexico possesses a strong foundation for developing area-wide biological control programs.
Integrated pest management strategies, combining classical and augmentative biological control with SIT, offer sustainable solutions.
Tailoring these integrated approaches to diverse farming systems is crucial for effective pest control in Mexico.