Pest control in agricultural landscapes: from knowledge to action

Abstract: Reinforcing the regulation of pests by their natural enemies is a promising way of
reducing pesticide use. This alternative is, however, still rarely used by farmers, mainly due to
a lack of references and prospective analyses about the gains to be expected from the
implementation of management options at farm and landscape levels. Here, we present
examples illustrating how current research can attempt to fill knowledge gaps and could
increase its operational impact and foster a wider adoption of practices enhancing pest control services across landscapes.