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Biopesticides: a review of their action, applications and efficacy
Author(s) -
Copping Leonard G,
Menn Julius J
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
pest management science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.296
H-Index - 125
eISSN - 1526-4998
pISSN - 1526-498X
DOI - 10.1002/1526-4998(200008)56:8<651::aid-ps201>3.0.co;2-u
Subject(s) - biopesticide , niche , business , pest analysis , integrated pest management , microbiology and biotechnology , pesticide , biology , ecology , marketing
A survey is given of the wide range of different materials and organisms that can be classified as biopesticides. Details are given of those currently of commercial importance, and future developments in this area are discussed. It is considered that, while in the immediate future biopesticides may continue to be limited mainly to niche and speciality markets, there is great potential for long‐term development and growth, both in their own right and in providing leads in other areas of pest management science. © 2000 Society of Chemical Industry