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As biological controls of plant pests is the use of ladybugs [Coccinellidae family] in organic farming and gardening. That means that they're used instead of artificial, chemical, commercial, conventional, synthetic pesticides. They eat such pests as aphids, mealybugs, mites, and scale insects. But in the process, and unlike many pesticides, they leave no toxic traces.
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How do Ladybugs Help Organic Farming?
Ladybugs are great. They eat insects that farmers consider to be pests, like aphids, and don't harm plants themselves. So if you have enough ladybugs and the right climate, you could eliminate your need for pesticides on some plants, which aids organic farming significantly. Unfortunately ladybugs cost a lot more than pesticide, so it's not common practice in commercial farming.
What is a limitation of organic farming?
There are several limitations of organic farming. One is that synthetic pesticides are not used in true organic farming, so it is much more labor intensive than non-organic farming.
Is organic farming the same as organic compound?
No. Organic farming is a method of farming for which no synthetic chemicals are used. This includes fertilizers and all types of pesticides. An organic compound is a substance.No. As said below organic faming uses no man made chemicals and organic compounds are carbon based.
What chemicals are in organic pesticides?
No synthetic chemicals are used in organic gardening/farming.
What can organic be used even more for in the future?
sorry I meant organic farming
Is organic farming the same as organic compounds?
No. Organic farming is a method of farming for which no synthetic chemicals are used. This includes fertilizers and all types of pesticides. An organic compound is a substance.No. As said below organic faming uses no man made chemicals and organic compounds are carbon based.
What organic products can be used to control weeds?
No organic products can be used to control weeds, and this is one of the biggest problems in organic farming.
What can organic farming be used even more for in the future?
Organic farming can be used for any crop that can be grown in the future. Since no synthetic fertilizers or pesticides are used in organic farming, if the soil is not suitable it would need to have organic matter and/or compost added, as well as other organic enhancements possibly. Also, organic methods of controlling insects and weeds would need to be used, but growing organically is not limited to any certain area.
Does the soil of organic farming last longer than conventional farming soil?
In true organic farming, the soil is built up with organic matter, which means nutrients in the soil are replenished. In non-organic farming, fertilizers are used to replenish certain nutrients only, while other nutrients may be depleted. In that sense, soil (nutrients in the soil) last longer in organic farming.
Is biological control used in organic farming?
someimes, not always
Where is organic farming done?
Organic farming can be done anywhere in the world.
Grant for organic farming?
Where do I find applications for minority organic farming
