2026 · Q118
Which one of the following is NOT a biocontrol agent?
General KnowledgeBiology
- ABacillus thuringiensis
- BLadybird beetle
- CTrichoderma
- DAphid
Explanation
Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), the ladybird beetle and the fungus Trichoderma are all used as biocontrol agents against pests and pathogens. The aphid is itself a crop pest, not a biocontrol agent. The answer is (D).