Predators - fish (e.g. for mosquito control)

other predators • Beneficials/natural enemies

Gambusia affinis female (top) and male (bottom) (click on image to enlarge it)
Author(s): Robert McDowell
Source: IPM Images

predators - fish (e.g. for mosquito control)

Fish can be very effective biological control agents for mosquitoes and various species have been used against these insect pests, for example in large water tanks. Some have been deliberately introduced into new environments and into other countries. However, there is often concern about non-target effects and they can become undesirable competitors for native species.

Note:
This group only deals with fish used against mosquitoes and other insect pests. For fish used for weed control see Other weed bioagents.

The following genera are currently entered under this group:

• Gambusia (genus - predators)
• Melanotaenia (genus - predators)
• Poecilia (genus - predators)