Registration of biological pesticides — the UK perspective<sup>1</sup>

Hamer, Alex

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2338.1997.tb00623.x

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“…Microorganisms (i.e. viruses, bacteria, fungi and protozoa) have to be registered as insecticides (Hamer, 1997). but there are no registration requirements for macroorganisms, provided they are already established in the UK.…”

Section: Biological Control Measuresmentioning

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Control options for eradication campaigns against quarantine pests: what now?¹

Cheek¹

1999

EPPO Bulletin

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Several important quarantine pests have been introduced into protected crops in the UK as a direct result of international trade, particularly in cuttings of ornamental plants. Such trade is increasing and diversifying, with a continuing risk of further pest introductions. Various control techniques are used as part of statutory campaigns aimed at the exclusion and eradication of quarantine pests in the UK, and these are outlined with reference to Lirioniyza trifolii, L. huidobrensis, Bemisia tabaci, Spodoptera littoralis and Opogona sacchari. The use of quarantine disinfestation treatments is highlighted as an important means of pest exclusion, and the integrated use of chemical, biological, physical and cultural options for glasshousebased eradication campaigns is discussed. Increasing restrictions on the use of plant protection products, particularly on edible crops, have led to a greater emphasis on the use of non-chemical options. The development of biological control techniques against a number of quarantine species is discussed, outlining their integral role in many statutory eradication programmes. IntroductionThe potential for dispersal of pest species through international trade is substantial (Frey, 1993). Shorter transit times and the continuing expansion and diversification of international trade in plants, within the European Union and globally, have increased the need for effective phytosanitary controls. The creation of a single trading area without internal frontiers at the end of 1992 required substantial changes to be made to EU phytosanitary legislation in order to counter the increased potential for further distribution of pests already present in some parts of the EU. Import inspections at the borders between EU member states have been replaced by inspections at the place of production, with the exporting country responsible for ensuring that plants are free from pests (Vereecke, 1993).A range of control measures will be presented, with reference to current statutory campaigns against introduced glasshouse pests in the UK. These include disinfestation treatments for quarantine purposes, to prevent pest introductions, in addition to control measures used within the glasshouse. Cultural, physical, chemical and biological control options will be discussed, highlighting how each method can be effectively integrated within eradication and containment programmes.

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Section: Biological Control Measuresmentioning

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Control options for eradication campaigns against quarantine pests: what now?¹

Cheek¹

1999

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Regulating biocontrol agents: a historical perspective and a critical examination comparing microbial and macrobial agents

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Goettel

2012

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Biological control and plant health in the UK¹

Cheek¹

1997

EPPO Bulletin

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The protected crop environment has long been recognized as offering particularly good opportunities for the application of biological control and this is reflected in the predominance of integrated pest management programmes and the wide range of biological control agents available. The introduction of new pest species of quarantine concern can often occur in glasshouse crops, as a result of international trade in plant material, and can have a highly disruptive impact upon well established, integrated pest management programmes. The use of biological control agents against quarantine pests is discussed, including both the use of exotic species and those established in the UK. The relevant legislation in the UK is outlined in relation to the introduction of non‐native species, including both plant protection and conservation interests. Environmental safety aspects such as the impact of such introductions on non‐target species and issues of quality control to prevent the introduction of contaminants are noted as of particular plant health interest.

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Registration of biological pesticides — the UK perspective¹

Cited by 3 publications

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Control options for eradication campaigns against quarantine pests: what now?¹

Control options for eradication campaigns against quarantine pests: what now?¹

Regulating biocontrol agents: a historical perspective and a critical examination comparing microbial and macrobial agents

Biological control and plant health in the UK¹

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Control options for eradication campaigns against quarantine pests: what now?1

Control options for eradication campaigns against quarantine pests: what now?1

Regulating biocontrol agents: a historical perspective and a critical examination comparing microbial and macrobial agents

Biological control and plant health in the UK1

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Registration of biological pesticides — the UK perspective¹

Control options for eradication campaigns against quarantine pests: what now?¹

Control options for eradication campaigns against quarantine pests: what now?¹

Biological control and plant health in the UK¹