Impact of insect growth regulators on beneficial insects: a comprehensive review

Key Points

• Insect growth regulators may disrupt the population dynamics of beneficial insects, impacting ecosystem health.
• Research highlights notable changes in beneficial insect populations, particularly among pollinators and predators.
• Comprehensive review assesses various studies to evaluate the biological control implications of insect growth regulators.
• Findings call for caution in pesticide usage to protect vital beneficial insect populations essential for agriculture.