Insects and agroecosystems: A review

Abstract

The Agroecosystem can be characterized as the natural ecosystem that is undergoing modifications by the human being, with the purpose of serving as a work unit and agricultural production. However, the exacerbated use of synthetic products and the inadequate management of natural resources can cause several imbalances to the system. In the same proportion in which agricultural production expands gradually, the cases of agricultural pests are also raised in the different agricultural crops, gaining even prominence in recent years. It is important to emphasize that in addition to the increase in pressure with herbivorous insects, some insects considered beneficial to the productive systems, such as biological control agents, soil organisms and pollinators, are also affected precisely by the management Agricultural practices in Agroecosystems. The objective of the present work is to explain in the form of bibliographic review the main concepts involved in agroecosystems, sustainable agriculture and insects associated with productive systems.

Keywords

• Biodiversity
• Ecosystem
• Soil