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@article{187532,
        author = {Shuja Naaz Mohd Mobin Ur Rahman and Dr.Afreen Rehman},
        title = {Role of Ladybird Beetles in Sustainable Agriculture: A Biodiversity Perspective.},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {6},
        pages = {5569-5572},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=187532},
        abstract = {Ladybird beetles (Coccinellidae) are one of the most effective natural predators used in biological pest control. This study evaluates their ecological importance and role in sustainable agriculture by comparing their population diversity and predatory performance in organic and conventional farming systems. Field sampling was conducted over a six-month period to assess species richness, abundance, and pest suppression efficiency. Results showed significantly higher diversity, survival, and predatory success in organic farms compared to chemically treated fields. Organic agro ecosystems supported five species of ladybird beetles, while conventional monoculture fields had only two. Pest populations, particularly aphids, were considerably lower where ladybird beetle density was higher. The findings indicate that conservation of ladybird beetles can reduce dependence on chemical pesticides and enhance biodiversity-based pest management. Integrating ladybird beetles into farming strategies is therefore essential for long-term ecological sustainability.},
        keywords = {},
        month = {November},
        }