Biopesticides

Do you know biopesticides are classified into three main categories: biochemical, microbials and plant-incorporated protectants

Biochemicals

Biochemicals are derived from naturally occurring substances such as plant extracts. This includes insect repellants, insect attractants and repellants, pheromones, and non-pest management class—plant growth regulators for example Clove, rosemary and peppermint oil

Microbials

Microbials are products containing micro-organisms or their fermentation by-products for example the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis for use against caterpillars

Plant-incorporated protectants

Plant-incorporated protectants are pesticidal substances produced by plants as a results of genetic manipulation. There are no plant-incorporated protectant compounds registered for use in greenhouses

Ref: www.canr.msu.edu

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