Green minimalist professional Business Proposal Presentation_20240411_145214_0000.pptx

1. INSECT PREDATORS AND
SUCCESS STORIES

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Ladybugs in Agriculture:
Ladybugs, particularly species like the convergent
lady beetle (Hippodamia convergens), have been
widely used in biological pest control programs in
agriculture.

3. These beetles prey on aphids, scale insects, and other
plant pests, reducing the need for chemical pesticides.
Success stories include increased crop yields and
reduced pest damage in various crops, such as
soybeans, cotton, and citrus fruits.

4. Lacewings in Greenhouses:
Lacewings, both adults and larvae, are effective
predators of aphids, thrips, and other greenhouse pests.

5. Introducing lacewings into greenhouse environments
has helped control pest populations and minimize crop
damage.
Success stories include improved crop quality and
reduced reliance on chemical pesticides in greenhouse
production.

6. Hoverflies in Organic Farming:
Hoverflies, also known as syrphid flies, are important
predators of aphids in organic farming systems.

7. By releasing hoverfly larvae into agricultural fields,
farmers can effectively control aphid populations
without synthetic pesticides.
Success stories include improved pest management in
organic crops like lettuce, strawberries, and brassicas

8. Predatory Beetles in Forest Management:
Predatory beetles, including ground beetles and rove
beetles, play a crucial role in regulating insect
populations in forest ecosystems.

9. Maintaining diverse beetle communities helps control
pest species like bark beetles, which can cause
significant damage to trees.
Success stories include sustainable forest management
practices that prioritize the conservation of beetle
predators to mitigate pest outbreaks.

10. Assassin Bugs:
Assassin bugs are stealthy predators that ambush their
prey, injecting them with venomous saliva to immobilize
and consume them.

11. Success stories include integrated pest management
(IPM) programs that utilize assassin bugs as part of a
holistic approach to pest control in various crops, such
as vegetables, fruits, and ornamentals.

12. Dragonflies and Damselflies:
Dragonflies and damselflies are agile aerial predators
that feed on mosquitoes, flies, and other flying insects
near water bodies.

13. Success stories include the use of dragonflies and
damselflies for biological mosquito control in wetlands,
ponds, and other water bodies, leading to decreased
mosquito nuisance and improved