Abstract
Biopesticides play a crucial role in the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) of maize, offering an environmentally sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides. This study assesses the efficacy, benefits, and challenges of using biopesticides in maize pest management. Key biopesticides, including microbial agents such as Bacillus thuringiensis and botanical extracts like neem, have demonstrated significant effectiveness in controlling major pests, particularly the fall armyworm ( Spodoptera frugiperda ). This study highlights advancements in biopesticide formulation, including encapsulation technologies and genetic modifications, which have enhanced the stability and application of these agents in varying environmental conditions. Additionally, the integration of biopesticides with precision agriculture and other IPM components has proven to optimize pest control while reducing the ecological footprint of maize farming. Despite their potential, challenges such as production costs, regulatory barriers, and pest resistance are limiting factors for wider adoption. The review concludes by discussing future directions in research and policy needed to accelerate the global use of biopesticides in maize IPM, contributing to more sustainable agricultural practices.
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Biopesticides control major maize pests including fall armyworm.
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- Spodoptera frugiperda
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e0“biopesticides, including microbial agents such as Bacillus thuringiensis and botanical extracts like neem, have demonstrated significant effectiveness in controlling major pests, particularly the fall armyworm ( Spodoptera frugiperda )”
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Formulation advances enhanced biopesticide stability and application.
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e0“encapsulation technologies and genetic modifications, which have enhanced the stability and application of these agents in varying environmental conditions”
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Integrating biopesticides with precision agriculture and IPM optimized pest control and reduced ecological footprint.
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e0“integration of biopesticides with precision agriculture and other IPM components has proven to optimize pest control while reducing the ecological footprint of maize farming”
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Production costs, regulatory barriers and pest resistance limit wider biopesticide adoption.
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e0“challenges such as production costs, regulatory barriers, and pest resistance are limiting factors for wider adoption”