Biopesticides and Bioinsecticides
Biopesticides, also known as biological pesticides, are natural pest control agents derived from bacteria, fungi, viruses, plants, and other living organisms.
They effectively manage insects, mites, and plant pathogens while being environmentally friendly and safer than conventional chemical pesticides.
Bioinsecticides are a type of biopesticide specifically targeting insect pests.
They are widely used in field crops, orchards, and greenhouses to control pests without harming non-target organisms.
Examples of Biopesticides/Bioinsecticides
Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) – A bacterium that produces insecticidal toxins.
Neem Oil – A botanical pesticide effective against a range of insects.
Types of Biopesticides/Bioinsecticides
Microbial Pesticides
Made from bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
Examples: Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), Beauveria bassiana, Metarhizium anisopliae.
Botanical Pesticides
Derived from plant extracts and essential oils.
Examples: Neem oil, pyrethrin, rotenone.
Biochemical Pesticides
Use naturally occurring substances like pheromones or plant growth regulators.
Examples: Insect sex pheromones, azadirachtin (from neem).
Predatory Insects
Beneficial insects that prey on pests.
Examples: Ladybugs, praying mantises.
Parasitoids
Insects that lay eggs inside pests, eventually killing them.
Examples: Parasitic wasps, parasitic flies.
Insect-Killing Nematodes
Microscopic worms that attack soil-dwelling pests.
Examples: Steinernema and Heterorhabditis species.
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