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Create IPM Supply Chains for Biological Control Agents

Biological control agents often lack reliable supply chains, yet distribution networks could make beneficial organisms available when farmers need them. The challenge is creating supply chains that maintain beneficial organism quality while providing timely delivery to farmers. Barriers include organism storage challenges, distribution logistics, and quality control requirements. Without reliable supply chains, farmers cannot access biological control when needed while biological control companies struggle to reach markets. Successful supply chains could enable widespread biological control use while ensuring organism quality, potentially making biological pest control as convenient as chemical alternatives while maintaining effectiveness.

Applied Sciences, Sustainable Farming, Integrated Pest Management