The cultivation of one type of insect to manage another insect is known as what?

Biological control refers to the practice of using one organism to control or manage the population of another organism, often as a method of pest management. In this context, cultivating one type of insect, such as a predator or a parasitoid, can help reduce the population of a pest insect that may be harmful to crops or plants. This method relies on the natural relationships between species, where one insect feeds on or otherwise diminishes the population of the other, thereby reducing the pest's impact without the use of chemical pesticides.

Cultural control, on the other hand, involves changing farming practices to create an environment that is less conducive to pest populations. Mechanical control refers to the physical removal or prevention of pests using tools or machinery, and chemical control involves the application of pesticides to combat pest populations. While all these methods can be effective in pest management strategies, biological control specifically focuses on the interaction between different organisms to achieve pest control. This approach is often more sustainable and environmentally friendly compared to chemical methods.