Synergism between biological control and sterile insect technique: Can commercial mass production of biocontrol agents and sterile insects be integrated within the same industrial entity?

Abstract The integration of commercial facilities for mass production of beneficial arthropods (Bio-Bee) and sterile insects (Bio-Fly) within the same industrial entity in Israel has proven successful. The synergism between the two companies has resulted in the integration of nuclear techniques and the use of biocontrol agents in area-wide integrated pest management programmes.