Biopesticides: The Environmentally Friendly Pest Controller

Food security is one of the most concerned matters of the agricultural sector. Currently, with the misuse of the conventional pesticides, there has been population resurgence, pest resistance, and pesticide residues. Biopesticides are rapidly available as it represents an environmentally friendly and effective method of pest control. Biopesticides make use of the parasitoids, predators, compounds, and pathogens of biological origin in order to control the breeding of pests in the field.

Biopesticides Market Growth

Biopesticides and its categories

•          Biochemical pesticides- The biochemical pesticides are non-toxic, naturally occurring pest controllers. These type of biopesticides belongs to those categories which include insect pheromones, insect regulators, natural plant, enzymes, and attractants or bio repellents.
•          Microbial pesticides- Microbial pesticides contain microorganisms like a virus, protozoa, fungus, bacteria that is meant for controlling pests. It has several effects on the pest and it is mainly labeled for controlling the pests which sustain on different food crops.
•          Plant-incorporated protectants- Plant-incorporated protectants are those substances that are naturally produced by the plant. However, the genes that are responsible for the production of such substances has been currently introduced to the plant genome through genetic engineering.

What kind of benefits do the biopesticides offer?

There are few biopesticides that are not actually approved for the organic production. For instance, genetically-engineered PIPs and phosphorus acid salts are not allowed for the purpose of organic production. Therefore, it is very much essential to at first verify the biopesticide like any other product which is approved for the purpose of organic production as well as registered in your state. Let's know more about the benefits of using biopesticides:

1.          The biopesticides are apparently less toxic for humans than the synthetic or conventional pesticides. However, the biopesticides are still required to be used with caution.
2.          Also, the biopesticides have a fairly lesser toxicity range. These only effects the target pests and other related organisms. Also, it poses little danger to the birds, mammals and other beneficial insects.
3.          The biopesticides help in lowering the exposures and avoids environmental issues that are caused by conventional pesticides.
4.          Also, the biopesticides fit well into the IPM or the Integrated Pest Management programs. If used judiciously, then it could promote higher yield of crops.

Biopesticides market and its growth

The market for biopesticides is evaluated to have a booming growth amid the estimated period. In addition, the growing concern for environmental irregularity inferable from the utilization of unsafe chemicals, the market for biopesticides would experience an immense development. The market for biopesticides is evaluated to have a booming growth amid the estimated period. In addition, the growing concern for environmental irregularity inferable from the utilization of unsafe chemicals, the market for biopesticides would experience an immense development.

The major companies in the global biopesticides market include BASF SE, BioWorks, Inc., Koppert BV, The Dow Chemical Company, Valent Biosciences Corporation among others.