A REVIEW OF BIOPESTICIDE AND THEIR MODE OF ACTION
AbstractBiopesticides, including entomopathogenic viruses, bacteria, fungi, nematoid’s, and secondary plant metabolites, are gaining increasing importance as they are alternatives to chemical pesticides and are a major component of many pest control programs. The virulence of various biopesticides such as nuclear polyhedrosis virus (NPV), bacteria, and plant products was tested under laboratory conditions very successfully, and the selected ones were also evaluated under field conditions with major success.