Biopesticidas e controles biológicos são controladores de pragas e doenças para proteção de plantas com base em organismos vivos e compostos de origem natural.
São categorizados como microbianos, semi-químicos, substâncias naturais e macrobiológicos.
- The microbials contain bacteria, fungi, viruses and other microorganisms that have the capacity to kill pests or outcompete and prevent diseases.
- Semiochemicals are message-bearing compounds produced by an animal or plant that can be used to change and disrupt a pest’s normal behaviour.
- Natural substances obtained from plants, minerals and animals can have antimicrobial, insecticidal or pest repellent activity.
- Macrobials contain insects and mites that when released will parasitize and feed on pests.
Todas podem ser usadas para perturbar, deter ou matar pragas e doenças que atacam as plantas.
