Current status and potential of conservation biological control for agriculture in the developing world

► A total of 390 literature records from 53 different crops and 53 nations were found. ► Most research focused on habitat management and changes in disturbance regimes. ► No CBC records were found for several key staple crops and cash crops. ► 70% of pests with high incidence of insecticide resistance have been overlooked. ► Many nations have high insecticide use and import, but little CBC research attention.