Lesson 6 — Biological Controls (beneficials)

Goal: know where biologicals make sense and how to support them.

Where beneficials work best

• Greenhouse / shade house environments (more stable)
• Early infestations (before things explode)
• When you can avoid broad-spectrum sprays

Operational rules

• Match beneficial to pest and life stage
• Release early and repeat as needed
• Keep logs: what was released, where, and results