FThe importance of entomophages in protecting pests of vegetable, potato crops through – “trap crops”

This article presents studies on the species composition and importance of entomophages in the protection of vegetables and potatoes from pests through the use of bait crops. According to the results of the study, 26 species of entomophages of the order Coleoptera, 26 species of the family Carabidae, order Hymenoptera, 16 species of parasitic entomophages of the family Ichneumonidae, 6 species of parasitic entomophages of the family Hymenoptera were identified. and 6 species of parasitic entomophages of the family Braconidae. Based on the results obtained, practical conclusions and proposals for production are given.