Question

Why do organic farmers not recommend complete eradication of insect pests? Explain giving reason.

Answer 1

Complete eradication of insect pests is not advised by organic farmers since beneficial predatory and parasitic insects that rely on them for food or hosts would not be able to exist without them. Predators and parasites both serve as biocontrol agents, assisting in the preservation of ecological equilibrium. The belief of organic farmers is that biodiversity promotes health. A biodiversity's potential to promote sustainability increases with its variety.