Disadvantages of biological control include that the introduced predator may not eat the pest, it might eat a useful species, or its population may get out of control and the predator may not stay in the needed area.
Las desventajas del control biológico incluyen que el depredador introducido puede no comer la plaga, puede comer especies útiles o su población puede salirse de control y el depredador puede no permanecer en el área necesaria.
| Front | Give 3 main disadvantages of biological control |
|---|---|
| Back | -The predator you introduce may not eat the pest
-The predator could eat a useful species (e.g. bees)
-The predators population may increase and get out of control. The predator may not stay in the area where it is needed |
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