Microbial Pesticides: Biological Resources, Production and Application

Microbial Pesticides: Biological Resources, Production and Application provides a concise and accessible introduction on the history of microbial pesticides, their impact on global ecology, human society and economies, as well as a thorough and tangible description of the state-of-the-art technologies available for the production, application, limitations and long–term viability of these bio-products. Information is listed per biological group (i.e., virus, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, microsporidia and microbial metabolites), and is supported by sound scientific data.  The book is copiously illustrated, with original pictures clarifying the most common techniques and protocols utilized in microbiological biocontrol technology.

Finally, images of all biological active ingredients currently used in commercially produced formulations, as well as laboratory developed formulations, are illustrated and listed in detailed tables for prompt access.

Provides a concise and accessible introduction to the history of microbial pesticides and their impact on global ecology, human society and economiesOffers a thorough and tangible description of state-of-the-art technologies surrounding the production, application, limitations and long-term viability of bio-productsReports current regulatory measures and protocols used to assess host range and collateral impact(s) of microbial formulations based on virus, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, microsporidia and microbial metabolitesFeatures lists by biological group (i.e., virus, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, microsporidia and microbial metabolites)Links sound scientific data and concise, accessible language

1. The basic biological resources for the production of microbial pesticides 2. Technology for the production of microbial pesticides 3. Microbial formulations for control of noxious organisms 4. Application of microbial pesticides 5. Effect of microbial pesticides on humans and the environment