Introduction to the biopesticides manual.

Holmes, Katharine; Chaudhary, Malvika; Babendreier, D.; Bateman, Melanie; Grunder, J.; Mulaa, M.; Durocher-Granger, L.; Faheem, Muhammad

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“…Inherently distinguished from conventional pesticides, biopesticides comprise three major categories [ 79 , 80 ]: Biochemical pest control agents or biochemical pesticides (e.g., botanical pesticides, essential oils, pheromones, hormones, natural plant growth regulators, enzymes, minerals, etc. ); Microbial pest control agents or microbiological pesticides (e.g., microorganisms); Macrobiological pest control agents or macrobiological pesticides (e.g., beneficial insects, parasitoids and entomopathogenic nematodes).…”

Section: Biopesticides: Alternatives To Synthetic Pesticides and Thei...mentioning

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Pesticides vs. Biopesticides: From Pest Management to Toxicity and Impacts on the Environment and Human Health

Daraban,

Hlihor,

Suteu

2023

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The environmental pollution that occurs in direct response to the widespread use of man-made/conventional pesticides results from many chemicals that require a long period of time, often decades, to degrade. The synthetic nature of pesticides also harms animals, beneficial insects, microorganisms, and plants, as well as humans. Fortunately, however, there are many natural pesticides, the so-called biopesticides, that are also effective against pests and more importantly, do not interfere with the well-being of ecosystems. Consequently, most biopesticides are safer for use around people and pets than man-made pesticides because, for example, they can be easily washed away from fruits and vegetables. The natural habitat is a rich resource with a wide selection of plants, many of which are also used to treat diseases in humans, animals, and plants. Out of concern for public health, environmental safety, and the stringent regulation of pesticide residues in agricultural commodities, the use of biopesticides is becoming increasingly important, but questions regarding potential pest resistance to these products may arise, just as is the case with conventional pesticides. Therefore, the performance and potential role of biopesticides in the management of plant pests should be prioritized due to their sustainability and importance to human and environmental welfare. In this review, we propose to highlight a scenario in which we discuss in detail the main constraints posed by the use of pesticides compared to biopesticides, starting with issues regarding their definition and continuing on to issues related to their toxicity and their impact on the environment and human health.

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Section: Biopesticides: Alternatives To Synthetic Pesticides and Thei...mentioning

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“…Inherently distinguished from conventional pesticides, biopesticides comprise three major categories [79,80]:…”

Section: Biopesticide Potential Applicability and Classificationmentioning

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Pesticides vs. Biopesticides: From Pest Management to Toxicity and Impacts on the Environment and Human Health

Daraban,

Hlihor,

Suteu

2023

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“…These are derived from microorganisms and their metabolites (Chandler et al, 2011). Studies have reported over 3000 bacteria, 1000 viruses, 800 fungi, 1000 protozoa and 67 nematode species, all entomopathogenic to crop pests (Arjjumend & Koutouki, 2018;Holmes et al, 2019;Kutawa et al, 2016;Ruiu, 2018). These microbial biopesticides offer an alternative to synthetic insecticides with high specificity plus ecological safety (Kansiime et al, 2017).…”

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“…They can be volatile or non-volatile signals that operate long or short-range to modify the recipient's behaviour (Singh, 2014). They usually induce behavioural changes as attractants, repellants or mating disruptors (Holmes et al, 2019). Semiochemicals provide alternative solutions to synthetic pest control products.…”

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“…Development, utilization, and promotion of Plant-based protectants, like other crop protection products, face challenges at various levels. Development is hampered by high costs of product development, legal restrictions, limited availability of germplasm, product formulation and short shelf life of the products (Chandler et al, 2011;Holmes et al, 2019). Utilization is minimal among farmers because the products are usually specific to pests, while the users prefer broad-spectrum products to minimize the costs of applications.…”

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Botanical Biopesticides and Critical Analysis of the Kenyan Legal Frameworks Regulating Biocontrol Agents: A Review

Alworah,

Gichuru,

Ogendo

et al. 2023

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Before the green revolution, crude plant materials and plant-extracts were used for crop protection. However, their use was swiftly replaced by synthetic pesticides after World War II due to increased demand for more effective pesticides in intensified farming systems. The 20th century saw a steady increase in the use of synthetic pesticides until the mid-21st century when the world started to realize the negative impact of synthetic pesticides. The increased environmental awareness and the need for safe human food led to increased research and development of biopesticides as crop protection options in modern agriculture. This paper brings into perspective the global history of the application and use of botanical biopesticides in crop production. It also highlights the research progress, product development and registration challenges, and opportunities for business and adoption at the farm level in Kenya.

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Introduction to the biopesticides manual.

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Pesticides vs. Biopesticides: From Pest Management to Toxicity and Impacts on the Environment and Human Health

Pesticides vs. Biopesticides: From Pest Management to Toxicity and Impacts on the Environment and Human Health

Botanical Biopesticides and Critical Analysis of the Kenyan Legal Frameworks Regulating Biocontrol Agents: A Review

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