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Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt)

Pest targeted: Caterpillars and larvae of various insects, Method of control: Bacterial toxin

Encarsia formosa

Pest targeted: Whiteflies, Method of control: Parasitism

Orius insidiosus (Insidious flower bug)

Pest targeted: Thrips, spider mites, and small caterpillars, Method of control: Predation

Phytoseiulus persimilis

Pest targeted: Spider mites, Method of control: Predation

Coccinellidae (Ladybirds or Ladybugs)

Pest targeted: Aphids, Method of control: Predation

Metarhizium anisopliae

Pest targeted: Various soil-dwelling insects, Method of control: Fungal pathogen

Aphidius colemani

Pest targeted: Aphids, Method of control: Parasitism

Lacewings (Chrysopidae)

Pest targeted: Aphids, mealybugs, and other soft-bodied pests, Method of control: Predation

Anastatus spp.

Pest targeted: Stink bugs, Method of control: Parasitism

Trichogramma spp.

Pest targeted: Lepidopteran (moth and butterfly) eggs, Method of control: Parasitism

Rodolia cardinalis (Vedalia beetle)

Pest targeted: Cottony cushion scale, Method of control: Predation

Muscidifurax raptor

Pest targeted: Houseflies and stable flies, Method of control: Parasitism

Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

Pest targeted: Fungus gnats, thrips, and other small soil organisms, Method of control: Predation

Ichneumonidae

Pest targeted: Caterpillars, Method of control: Parasitism

Pseudacteon spp.

Pest targeted: Fire ants, Method of control: Parasitism

Neoseiulus californicus

Pest targeted: Spider mites, Method of control: Predation

Cotesia glomerata

Pest targeted: Cabbage worm (Pieris rapae), Method of control: Parasitism

Diatomaceous earth

Pest targeted: Various insects including ants, cockroaches, and fleas, Method of control: Physical abrasion

Dragonflies

Pest targeted: Mosquitoes and other flying insects, Method of control: Predation

Cyprinus carpio (Common carp)

Pest targeted: Aquatic weeds, Method of control: Grazing

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