Dynamics and control of additional food provided prey predator systems

Abstract

Biocontrol of pests, or biological control, is the use of natural enemies such as predators, newlineparasites or pathogens to manage pest populations and reduce their damage to crops and newlineecosystems. Instead of relying on chemical pesticides, biocontrol harnesses organisms like newlineladybugs, spiders, and parasitic wasps to feed on or suppress pests naturally. This eco-friendly newlineapproach helps maintain biodiversity, prevents pesticide resistance, and promotes sustainable newlinepest management in agriculture and forestry. The study of mathematical models is essential newlinefor understanding and optimizing biocontrol of pests. These models help predict population newlinedynamics, assess stability, and evaluate the effectiveness of different biocontrol strategies. newline