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href=https://bioprotectionportal.com/resources/biocontrol-basics/ class=text-decoration-underline>Basics of biocontrol</a></p> <a aria-label="Creative Commons label" title="Creative Commons License (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)" data-toggle=tooltip href=https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/ target=_blank class=text-decoration-none><img role=img height=50px width=120px aria-hidden=true alt=by-nc-sa-icon data-src=https://bioprotectionportal.com/wp-content/themes/bioprotection-portal/assets/dist/img/category/by-nc-sa.svg?x88675 src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" class=lazyload style="--smush-placeholder-width: 120px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 120/50;"><noscript><img role=img height=50px width=120px aria-hidden=true alt=by-nc-sa-icon src=https://bioprotectionportal.com/wp-content/themes/bioprotection-portal/assets/dist/img/category/by-nc-sa.svg?x88675></noscript> </a></header><div class="col-lg-12 col-sm-12"><article class="border-2 border-top border-olive pt-4"><section class=mb-5><p>Timing, storage, handling, and method of application of biocontrol and biopesticide products for pest management can be critical in ensuring the efficacy of the product. Here, you will find a selection of resources that will support you in maximizing the impact of these agents in your production system.</p><h2 class="wp-block-heading">Overview</h2><ul class=wp-block-list> <li><a href=#why-use-biopesticides>Why use biocontrol and biopesticide products?</a></li><li><a href=#pest-monitoring>Use of biocontrol and biopesticide products – Step 1: Pest monitoring</a></li><li><a href=#storage>Use of biocontrol and biopesticide products – Step 2: Storage</a></li><li><a href=#application>Use of biocontrol and biopesticide products – Step 3: Application</a></li><li><a href=#evaluating-product>Use of biocontrol and biopesticide products – Step 4: Evaluating product efficacy</a></li><li><a href=#summary>Summary and useful links</a></li></ul><h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="why-use-biopesticides">Why use biocontrol and biopesticide products?</h2><p>There are many <a href=https://bioprotectionportal.com/resources/5-advantages-of-biocontrol/ >good reasons to use biopesticides and biocontrol products</a>:</p><ul class=wp-block-list> <li>They are natural and have a <a href=https://bioprotectionportal.com/resources/environmentally-friendly-natural-pest-control/ >minimal environmental impact</a>, plus they leave <a href=https://bioprotectionportal.com/resources/harmful-effects-of-chemical-pesticides-on-human-health/ >little or no toxic residues</a>, so we get <a href=https://bioprotectionportal.com/resources/biocontrol-helps-aligns-with-food-safety-policies/ >cleaner and safer food</a>.</li><li>They use many different modes of action to control pests compared to their chemical counterparts, <a href=https://bioprotectionportal.com/resources/biocontrol-pest-resistance/ >slowing pesticide resistance</a>.</li><li>Many have zero or very low pre-harvest and re-entry intervals.  </li><li>Many products are <a href=https://bioprotectionportal.com/resources/biological-control-seek-out-pest/ >highly specific to the target pest</a>.  </li><li>And many are perfectly compatible with standard spray equipment.</li></ul><p>Biopesticides and biocontrol products can also be used within an <a href=https://bioprotectionportal.com/resources/integrated-pest-management-use-and-its-benefits/ >Integrated Pest Management (IPM)</a> programme/approach. A good example of how biocontrol or bioprotection fits within an overall IPM strategy is this <a href=https://ibma-global.org/ibma-value>IPM Pyramid</a>.</p><p>Illustrations of how these components can be put together for specific crops can be seen in these panels from IBMA: <a href=https://ibma-global.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/panelslow.pdf>IPM in practice</a>.</p><h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pest-monitoring">Use of biocontrol and biopesticide products – Step 1: Pest monitoring</h2><div class=wp-block-image><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img fetchpriority=high decoding=async width=1024 height=683 src=https://bioprotectionportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/farming_scouting_cabbage_field-1-1024x683.jpg?x88675 alt="A farmer scouting his cabbage field for pests" class=wp-image-2664 srcset="https://bioprotectionportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/farming_scouting_cabbage_field-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://bioprotectionportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/farming_scouting_cabbage_field-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://bioprotectionportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/farming_scouting_cabbage_field-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://bioprotectionportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/farming_scouting_cabbage_field-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://bioprotectionportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/farming_scouting_cabbage_field-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://bioprotectionportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/farming_scouting_cabbage_field-1-120x80.jpg 120w, https://bioprotectionportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/farming_scouting_cabbage_field-1-800x533.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"><figcaption class=wp-element-caption>Farmer scouting his cabbage crop for pests © PixaHive </figcaption></figure></div><p>Since biopesticide and biocontrol products are highly specific to a pest or a group of pests, they are the most effective when used against the correct pest. That is why you need to know which pest(s) they are dealing with.</p><p>It is crucial to inspect the crop regularly, looking for pests or signs of damage of pests and diseases. This step is called scouting. If you detect a pest, you must monitor it to assess its threat. Various ways can help monitor pests, such as monitoring traps like pheromones traps or digital tools.</p><p>A quick guide to effective crop monitoring is provided in this short video from the UK’s AHDB:</p><figure class="wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class=wp-block-embed__wrapper><div class="ratio ratio-16x9"><iframe title="How to crop monitor" width=500 height=281 data-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IqXLutRZ0GI?feature=oembed" frameborder=0 allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy=strict-origin-when-cross-origin allowfullscreen src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" class=lazyload data-load-mode=1></iframe></div></div><figcaption class=wp-element-caption>How to monitor crops. Credit: AHDB</figcaption></figure><p class="has-text-align-left wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio">Monitoring is one of the main steps in IPM and helps decide when to take control measures. It also helps to choose which product to use. Picking the right time and product to apply can increase pest control efficacy.</p><ul class="wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio wp-block-list"> <li>Read our <a href=https://bioprotectionportal.com/resources/how-to-choose-biopesticide-product/ >how to select the right biopesticide blog</a> to learn how more on this.</li></ul><h2 class="wp-block-heading wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio" id="storage">Use of biocontrol and biopesticide products – Step 2: Storage</h2><p class="has-text-align-left wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio">Unlike conventional pesticides, biocontrol and biopesticides can require more care, particularly with storage, and one should always refer to the product labels for safe use.  Indeed, bioprotection products can be sensitive to ambient temperature and humidity. You should also consider shelf life.</p><p class="has-text-align-left wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio">For example:</p><ul class="wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio wp-block-list"> <li>You should use macrobials like live predators if field conditions permit </li><li>In general, you should store <a href=https://bioprotectionportal.com/resources/microbial-biopesticides-a-beginners-guide/ >microbial biopesticides</a> in a cool, dry and dark place,</li></ul><p class="has-text-align-left wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio">Poorly stored bioprotection products tend to be less efficient. By storing these products correctly, you can ensure that they will keep their efficacy.</p><p>The following video highlights some of these issues for the biocontrol agent <em>Metarhizium</em>:</p><figure class="wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class=wp-block-embed__wrapper><div class="ratio ratio-16x9"><iframe title="Green Muscle | Storage" width=500 height=281 data-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kipnBbDRTAk?feature=oembed" frameborder=0 allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy=strict-origin-when-cross-origin allowfullscreen src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" class=lazyload data-load-mode=1></iframe></div></div></figure><p>As for conventional pesticides, you should still consider personal hygiene and safety. Depending on the product, personal protective equipment such as gloves or a mask might be required.</p><p>The following video highlights the need for PPE in the use of the fungal biocontrol agent <em>Metarhizium</em>:</p><figure class="wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class=wp-block-embed__wrapper><div class="ratio ratio-16x9"><iframe loading=lazy title="Green Muscle | PPE and cleaning" width=500 height=281 data-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/r8HISWaZOg4?feature=oembed" frameborder=0 allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy=strict-origin-when-cross-origin allowfullscreen src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" class=lazyload data-load-mode=1></iframe></div></div></figure><h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="application">Use of biocontrol and biopesticide products – Step 3: Application</h2><p>Considering the wide range of bioprotection products, ways of applying them in the field are also various. In general, you should apply bioprotection products early or later in the day so that the temperatures are not too high, and the UV rays are not too strong, preventing product denaturation. Although, always consult the product label to know what the correct application and dosage are.</p><div class=wp-block-image><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading=lazy decoding=async width=1024 height=576 data-src=https://bioprotectionportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/farmer-spraying-biopesticide-field-1-1024x576.jpg?x88675 alt="A farmer wearing a backpacking for spraying appliyng a biopesticide on crops in the field" class="wp-image-2667 lazyload" data-srcset="https://bioprotectionportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/farmer-spraying-biopesticide-field-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bioprotectionportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/farmer-spraying-biopesticide-field-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bioprotectionportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/farmer-spraying-biopesticide-field-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bioprotectionportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/farmer-spraying-biopesticide-field-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bioprotectionportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/farmer-spraying-biopesticide-field-1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://bioprotectionportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/farmer-spraying-biopesticide-field-1-125x70.jpg 125w, https://bioprotectionportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/farmer-spraying-biopesticide-field-1-800x450.jpg 800w" data-sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024/576;"><noscript><img loading=lazy decoding=async width=1024 height=576 src=https://bioprotectionportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/farmer-spraying-biopesticide-field-1-1024x576.jpg?x88675 alt="A farmer wearing a backpacking for spraying appliyng a biopesticide on crops in the field" class=wp-image-2667 srcset="https://bioprotectionportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/farmer-spraying-biopesticide-field-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bioprotectionportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/farmer-spraying-biopesticide-field-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bioprotectionportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/farmer-spraying-biopesticide-field-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bioprotectionportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/farmer-spraying-biopesticide-field-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bioprotectionportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/farmer-spraying-biopesticide-field-1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://bioprotectionportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/farmer-spraying-biopesticide-field-1-125x70.jpg 125w, https://bioprotectionportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/farmer-spraying-biopesticide-field-1-800x450.jpg 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></noscript><figcaption class=wp-element-caption>Maize farmer spraying a biopesticide product on his crop © CABI</figcaption></figure></div><h3 class="wp-block-heading">Examples of application</h3><h4 class="wp-block-heading">Microbials</h4><p>Their application is different depending on the type of product: coating seeds, mixing with manure, directly applying in the field, etc. The following videos show how you can apply the fungal bioprotection agent <em>Metarhizium</em>.</p><div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"><div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style=flex-basis:50%><figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class=wp-block-embed__wrapper><div class="ratio ratio-16x9"><iframe loading=lazy title="Green Muscle | Dosage" width=500 height=281 data-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LSJgmjv1nNc?feature=oembed" frameborder=0 allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy=strict-origin-when-cross-origin allowfullscreen src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" class=lazyload data-load-mode=1></iframe></div></div><figcaption class=wp-element-caption>Example of the dosage of a microbial product</figcaption></figure></div><div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style=flex-basis:50%><figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class=wp-block-embed__wrapper><div class="ratio ratio-16x9"><iframe loading=lazy title="Green Muscle | Application" width=500 height=281 data-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ao_27HJqVuM?feature=oembed" frameborder=0 allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy=strict-origin-when-cross-origin allowfullscreen src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" class=lazyload data-load-mode=1></iframe></div></div><figcaption class=wp-element-caption>Example of the application of a microbial product</figcaption></figure></div></div><h4 class="wp-block-heading">Macrobials</h4><p>Usually, you can directly release live predators in the field. However, some have precise application requirements. For example, some predators must be released to certain parts of plants only.</p><p>Parasitoids sometimes come as eggs glued onto cards. You can staple these cards on leaves. This is the case for <em>Trichogramma </em>parasitoids, for example.</p><div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"><div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"><figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class=wp-block-embed__wrapper><div class="ratio ratio-16x9"><iframe loading=lazy title="nemapom® - professional - Codling Moth (Cydia pomonella) - biocontrol with nematodes" width=500 height=281 data-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TBAs0YX0IhM?feature=oembed" frameborder=0 allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy=strict-origin-when-cross-origin allowfullscreen src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" class=lazyload data-load-mode=1></iframe></div></div><figcaption class=wp-element-caption>Example of the application of nematodes in fruit trees</figcaption></figure></div><div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"></div></div><p>A useful guide to the combination of EPNs with chemical pesticides can be found on the <a href=https://www.e-nema.de/en/nematodes/professionals/compatibility/ >e-nema website</a>.</p><h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="evaluating-product">Use of biocontrol and biopesticide products – Step 4: Evaluating product efficacy</h2><p>After applying the product, its efficacy must be evaluated to determine whether the pest has been controlled to satisfying levels or if further treatment is necessary.</p><p>The time between application and visible effects depends on the type of product used and is specified by the product label. To evaluate the impact of the product, you can look for signs in the field, such as signs of infection, dead pests, or the ratio of pests left.</p><p>For example, larvae infected by a fungal biopesticide usually stop feeding right after they ingest it. Some days later, you can find dead larvae with hard bodies. When the humidity is high, spores (the reproductive units of fungi) can even be visible outside the insect body. Scouting the field helps to notice those signs and to monitor results. If the pest is still present, you should consider further control measures.</p><div class=wp-block-image><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading=lazy decoding=async width=1024 height=768 data-src=https://bioprotectionportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/insect-killed-by-fungal-biopesticide-1-1024x768.jpg?x88675 alt="An insect pest, with signs of a fungus infection caused by a fungal biopesticide." class="wp-image-2668 lazyload" data-srcset="https://bioprotectionportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/insect-killed-by-fungal-biopesticide-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://bioprotectionportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/insect-killed-by-fungal-biopesticide-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https://bioprotectionportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/insect-killed-by-fungal-biopesticide-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https://bioprotectionportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/insect-killed-by-fungal-biopesticide-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://bioprotectionportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/insect-killed-by-fungal-biopesticide-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https://bioprotectionportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/insect-killed-by-fungal-biopesticide-1-107x80.jpg 107w, https://bioprotectionportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/insect-killed-by-fungal-biopesticide-1-733x550.jpg 733w" data-sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024/768;"><noscript><img loading=lazy decoding=async width=1024 height=768 src=https://bioprotectionportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/insect-killed-by-fungal-biopesticide-1-1024x768.jpg?x88675 alt="An insect pest, with signs of a fungus infection caused by a fungal biopesticide." class=wp-image-2668 srcset="https://bioprotectionportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/insect-killed-by-fungal-biopesticide-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://bioprotectionportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/insect-killed-by-fungal-biopesticide-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https://bioprotectionportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/insect-killed-by-fungal-biopesticide-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https://bioprotectionportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/insect-killed-by-fungal-biopesticide-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://bioprotectionportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/insect-killed-by-fungal-biopesticide-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https://bioprotectionportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/insect-killed-by-fungal-biopesticide-1-107x80.jpg 107w, https://bioprotectionportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/insect-killed-by-fungal-biopesticide-1-733x550.jpg 733w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></noscript><figcaption class=wp-element-caption>Sign of a fungus infection caused by the use of a fungal biopesticide against an insect pest © CABI  </figcaption></figure></div><h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="summary">Summary and useful links</h2><p>These are all the basics you need to be aware of, whether you want to learn how to maximize the efficacy of biocontrol and biopesticide products or if you are just getting started with them. 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