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Entomopathogenic fungi vary considerably in their mode of action and  virulence. Successful infection depends primarily on the adherence and  penetration ability of a fungus to the host integuments. A variety of  extracellular enzymes is produced during the degradation of insect  integument. The attempts to control insects have changed over time from  chemicals to natural control methods. This is why the development of natural  methods of insect control or biopesticides, is preferred. By the use of  fungal entomopathogens, insect pests can be controlled. There is no doubt  that insects have been used for many years, but their effective use in the  field remains elusive. However, their additional role in nature has also been  discovered. Comparison of entomopathogens with conventional chemical  pesticides depends on their efficiency and cost. In addition to efficiency,  there are advantages in using microbial control agents, such as human safety  and other non-target organisms; pesticide residues are minimized in food and  biodiversity increased in managed ecosystems. In the present review the  pathogenicity and virulence of entomopathogenic fungi and their role as  biological control agents using biotechnology will be discussed

Entomopathogenic fungi as biological controllers: New insights into their virulence and pathogenicity