Biopesticide and Organic Database for Integrated Pest Management
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Why Use Biopesticides?
Resistance management |
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Biopesticides have broad modes of action on pests. This avoids resistance problems that exist with conventional pesticides. Biopesticides often work best in rotation with conventional products so that optimal pest management can be obtained while avoiding resistance problems. |
Restricted entry interval |
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These requirements limit the time that you can return to pesticide treated fields and can hamper pruning, weeding irrigation or other cultural practices. Many biopesticides have no restriction so you can have greater flexibility in completing cultural practices. Homeowners as well may have difficulty keeping children and pets off treated areas, using biopesticides can alleviate these concerns. |
Reduced time to harvest |
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You have late season pests close to harvest or you have a crop with multiple harvests, they predict rain towards the end of the week so you need to harvest earlier. With conventional products you may have to wait several days until you can harvest. Many biopesticides don't have harvest restrictions so you maintain total flexibility. |
Residue Management |
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Buyers and consumers are becoming increasingly selective in their purchasing habits. Illegal residues can result in loss of markets, fines, and consumer avoidance. Biopesticides often contain natural products that are normally consumed and do not have residue concerns. |
Sole Option |
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There are still many pest problems that do not have any conventional products registered for pest management. Biopesticides are generally broadly labeled so if you grow a very minor crop or have a rather obscure pest problem there may be a biopesticide available while there is no conventional product available. Biopesticides can help fill the missing piece in your pest control puzzle. |
How to use this Database
• Choose the crop or location related to the pest control need.
• Choose the pest .
• Choose the state in which you are located, or the place that the application will occur.
This database is intended to be a guide to biopesticide products and does not constitute a recommendation. Please use the contact information provided with a particular product to find out where a product is available and the appropriateness of a particular use. The pesticide label on the product container is the official source for proper use.
Acknowledgements:
The funding for this database was made possible through a grant from EPA Region 2. Technical assistance was provided by EPA headquarters and many of the manufacturers. We would also like to thank all the individual companies that contributed their information to help create this database.