Biopesticide formulations, possibility of application and future trends

Abstract

SUMMARYBiopesticides are the formulated form of active ingredients based on microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, nematodes or naturally-occurring substances, including plant extracts and semiochemicals (e.g. insect pheromones). Application of biopesticides is still limited to only a few percent of all pesticides used for crop protection. There are many factors contributing to that situation, such as expensive production methods, poor storage stability, susceptibility to environmental conditions, efficacy problems, etc. Some of these problems can be overcome by formulation improvements. With many pressures on product performance formulation is becoming the most important area to enhance and extend the activity of biopesticides. In this paper we reviewed different types of biopesticides existing on the market and discussed possibilities for their application and current status. The expected future trends in formulation development of biopesticides are explained.

Efficacy of aqueous and oil formulations of a specific Metarhizium anisopliae isolate against Aphis craccivora Koch, 1854 (Hemiptera: Aphididae) under field conditions

“…Different fungal‐based biopesticide formulations have been used to improve these undesirable characteristics and improve market share and performance of these bioproducts under different environmental conditions (Chandler et al, ; Gasic & Tanovic, ; Guinossi, Moscardi, Oliveira, & Sosa‐Gómez, ; Inglis, Jaronski, Wraight, Beattie, & Watson, ). The EPF M. anisopliae sensu lato ( s.l. )…”

“…However, adoption and application of EPF-based biopesticides is hampered by their short shelf life, inconsistent performance and low persistence under field conditions. Different fungal-based biopesticide formulations have been used to improve these undesirable characteristics and improve market share and performance of these bioproducts under different environmental conditions (Chandler et al, 2011;Gasic & Tanovic, 2013;Guinossi, Moscardi, Oliveira, & Sosa-Gómez, 2012;Inglis, Jaronski, Wraight, Beattie, & Watson, 2002). The EPF M. anisopliae sensu lato (s.l.)…”

Management of Snap Bean Insect Pests and Diseases by Use of Antagonistic Fungi and Plant Extracts

“…This will be useful in the formulation and consequent commercialization of these biopesticides. An ideal biological control agent should be economical to produce, possess good storage stability, have high residual activity, easy to handle, provide consistent and effective control against the target pests (Gašić and Tanović, 2013). Addition of carriers and adjuvants to the microbial antagonist help to protect the active microorganism from environmental conditions, allows the survival of the active biological agent and improves storage stability.…”

Granular Formulation Test of Pseudomonas fluorescens P60 for Controling Bacterial Wilt (Ralstonia solanacearum) of Tomato In Planta

“…In addition, a granular formula needs to be developed in order to overcome some problems such as expensive production, poor storage ability, susceptible to environment condition, and efficacy application. The advantage of granular pesticides is that they are more economic, less harmful to beneficial insects such as bees, suitable for providing systemic influence, and to give a product which is safe and convenient for use (Gasic & Tanovic, 2013). The ideal conditions required for development of high efficiency formulations of biopesticides include selection of potent strains, shelf life, storage, application technology, quality control, biosafety, and registration (Keswani, Bisen, Singh, Sarma, & Singh, 2016).…”