Beyond Biological Control: Unpacking the Complexities of Ecosystem Management Biological control has long been touted as a solution for managing pest populations and maintaining ecological balance in ecosystems.
The concept is straightforward enough: introduce non native species to regulate pest numbers, allowing native species to thrive without chemical pesticides or other invasive interventions.
However, as our understanding of ecosystem dynamics has evolved, so too have concerns about the unintended consequences of biological control.