ABSTRACT
Among the major global concern, the protection of crops from insect pests is an important issue. Continuous use of chemical pesticides results in toxicity which causes harmful effects on the animals and food consumers. The increasing social concern on the usage of chemical pesticide led their replacement with other alternatives which are less harmful to humans and crops leading to the development of biological agents that acts as pesticides. New researches in pesticide chemistry, genetics, population dynamics, and public opinion resulted in the involvement of beneficial insects into Integrated Pest Management programs. IPM is an eco-friendly method to reduce the pest population causing minimal disturbance to the crops.
