Biopesticide Consumption in India: Insights into the Current Trends

Biopesticides are formulations derived from naturally occurring compounds that manage pests through non-toxic and environmentally favorable means. Being living organisms (natural enemies) or products, biopesticides represent less of a risk to the environment human health. Biopesticides, classified into three broad classes, increasingly used in pest control, include semiochemicals, plant-incorporated protectants (PIPs), plants microorganisms. Because their advantages for environment, target-specificity, efficacy, biodegradability, applicability integrated management (IPM) programs, gaining interest. Although have seen significant advances market penetration, they still make up relatively small fraction solutions. Over 3000 tons produced globally per annum, this number is rising rapidly. In India, account just 4.2% country’s total pesticide market. government has promoted use by including them several agricultural face numerous difficulties at local level, but predicted expand an astonishing 10% yearly pace. Under Insecticides Act 1968, Ministry Agriculture India controls pesticides. Among major Trichoderma, Bacillus thuringiensis, nuclear polyhedrosis virus, neem-based