NATURAL ENTOMOPHAGOUS INSECTS IN POMEGRANATE AND DATE PALM AGROCENOSES OF THE SOUTHERN REGIONS OF UZBEKISTAN AND THEIR ROLE IN PEST CONTROL

This article analyzes natural entomophagous insects widely distributed in pomegranate and date palm agrocenoses and their significance in pest control. The study provides information on parasitoids belonging to the species Pseudaphycus malinus and other entomophagous insects effective against pests. The results justify the prioritization of biological control measures for the production of environmentally safe agricultural products without the use of chemical pesticides.