Correct option is C
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Trichogramma fasciatum is a parasitoid wasp used as a biological control agent.
· Target Pest: It targets sugarcane shoot borers effectively by parasitizing their eggs.
· Mode of Action: The female wasp lays eggs inside the pest eggs, preventing larval development.
· Advantages:
· Eco-friendly pest control.
· Reduces pesticide dependence.
· Minimizes environmental hazards.