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Biopesticides are pest management agents and chemicals derived from natural sources such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, plants, animals and minerals. Also known as biological pesticides, they can provide an alternative to synthetic chemicals used to control pest populations in crop production and other settings. Biopesticides can be used by anyone looking for an alternative pest management approach, such as commercial growers, specialty crop growers, ornamental plant growers, or household gardeners. Like synthetic chemical pesticides, however, biopesticides must be registered by Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) before becoming available for use in Canada.
Pests include diseases, insects, mites, and weeds that damage crops and reduce crop yield and quality. Many biopesticides are more environmentally friendly than synthetic pesticides. For instance, many biopesticides target specific pests and have little negative impact on the surrounding ecosystem and human health.
Pests include diseases, insects, mites, and weeds that damage crops and reduce crop yield and quality. Many biopesticides are more environmentally friendly than synthetic pesticides. For instance, many biopesticides target specific pests and have little negative impact on the surrounding ecosystem and human health.
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Using biopesticides to protect crops from agricultural pests.
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