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Pest management with biopesticides |
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| Authors: | James N SEIBER Joel COATS Stephen O DUKE Aaron D GROSS |
| Institution: | 1. Department of Environmental Toxicology, University of California, Davis, CA 95616, USA2. Department of Entomology, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USA3. Natural Products Utilization Research, Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture, University, MS 39677, USA4. Department of Entomology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA |
| Abstract: | Biopesticides are attracting interest as alternatives to conventional pesticides but without many of the non-target effects, promising a better record of safety and sustainability in pest control practices. In this article we summarize and discuss the current status and future promise of biopesticides, including how biopesticides use may increase the quality and safety of the food supply. |
| Keywords: | biopesticide GMO crops pest management |
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