One of the main negative effects of climate change on biological pest control is alteration of
relationships between insect pests and their natural enemies (both entomophagous and …

Insect pests with high population level are inimical and cause enormous damage to
agricultural crops and economy as well as decrease the food security for the growing human …

Insect pest management has been dominated by the use of synthetic pesticides since its
discovery. This has continued for decades until the publication of Rachel Carson's 'Silent …

Brazil and China have been successful in the use of microbial control methods to manage
several agricultural and forest insects. In both countries, entomopathogenic fungi (EF) have …

Entomopathogenic fungi are myco-biocontrol, potentially the most versatile biological control
agents with a wide host range and are an environmentally sound and effective means of …

Background Apprehensions about the safety and the environment regarding the insecticidal
application against insect infestations have directed our attention toward advancement of …

The use of entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) like Beauveria, Metarhizium, Lecanicillium, and
Isaria is upsurging in recent years for the management of crop insect pests. EPF are …

The growing global population has created a significant demand for both quality and
quantity of agricultural products, resulting in a significant increase in the use of …

Entomopathogenic fungi are microorganisms that specifically infect and often kill insects and
other arthropods. Most are nonpathogenic to plants, and relatively non-toxic to humans and …

Adverse effects of chemical pesticides on nontarget organisms, food safety, and
development of insect resistance have forced the scientific communities to focus on the …