Role of Beneficial Insects in Sustainable Agriculture – Biological Times

Role of Beneficial Insects in Sustainable Agriculture

Publication Date : 31-08-2025


Author(s) :

Anas Khan, Muhammad Nadeem, Abid Ali, Muhammad Usman, Ahmed Nawaz, Maryam Ashfaq.


Volume/Issue :
Volume 4
,
Issue 8
(08 - 2025)



Abstract :

Nature is used as a system of beneficial insects that cannot be ignored in sustainable agriculture because of the vital ecosystem services that it offers, such as nutrient recycling, soil enrichment, biological control of pests, and pollination. Such insects may be parasitoids, pollinators, predators, and decomposers, and are useful in enhancing the health of the soils, boosting agricultural production, and reducing the use of artificial chemicals. Despite their relevance, beneficial insects face various challenges that include the shrinkage of their habitats, the use of pesticides, and current climate change. the population and effectiveness of beneficial insects are vital to encourage through IPM practices and conservation, and through the use of the agricultural extension services. Cultivation of auspicious insects promotes ecosystem alignment, which maintains the productivity of agrarian produce in addition to the well-being of the surroundings and biodiversity.


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