遗传防治是利用遗传学的方法防治害虫。它的优点是不污染环境,害虫也很少产生抗性;而且成本低廉,效果亦较迅速,甚至能在几个世代内,可导致种群的绝灭或更替。自从美国利用辐射不育个体防治螺旋蝇取得巨大的成功以后,遗传防治即引起广泛的重视。近年来,特别是国外研究日多,并且取得了不少成就。 Genetic control is the use of genetic methods to control pests. Its advantage is that it does not pollute the environment, and pests also seldom produce resistance; it also has the advantages of low cost and rapid effect, and can even cause extinction or replacement of populations within a few generations. Since the United States has made great success in controlling helminths with radiation-infertile individuals, genetic control has drawn wide attention. In recent years, especially in foreign countries, there have been many studies and many achievements have been made.