Enzymatic Biopesticides

Enzymatic Biopesticides (also known as biological pesticides or biopesticides) are certain types of pesticides derived from such natural materials as animals, plants, bacteria, and certain minerals. Based on source it is derived from, Biopesticides fall into three major categories i.e Microbial Pesticide, Plant Pesticide and Biochemical Pesticide.

Microbial pesticides contain a microorganism (bacterium, fungus, virus, protozoan or alga) as the active ingredient. These microorganisms have ability to secret certain biochemicals including enzymes through its metabolism. The most widely known microbial pesticides are varieties of the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis, or Bt, which can control certain insects in cabbage, potatoes, and other crops. Bt produces a enzymatic protein that is harmful to specific insect pests. Certain other microbial pesticides act by out-competing pest organisms. Since Microbial pesticide is most safe and easy to use, AETL has designed AGROSEB series of biopesticides for pest control on various crops.