Development and evaluation of Karaveera and Dhatura biopesticide on Spodoptera litura - a field study

Abstract

The total population of earth is 767 crore¹ and available land for cultivation is only 39 crore² with increase in population new agriculture techniques developed¹, with them developed exploitation of land with chemicals, pesticides are organic or chemicals used to kill, prevent pests. Pesticides are found to have bioaccumulation property and are hazardous for animals. The increased social hazard has led to a search of other alternatives. Biopesticide a pesticide consisting of naturally occurring or genetically engineered micro-organisms³. Use of bio-pesticides for pest control today is an evolving field. This article is in view with the current knowledge on the potential use of biopesticides for pests control, the concept of biopesticides, their categories, utilization in pest management, formulations and use in the control of pests for agricultural crops, and finally with information on mechanisms of actions of biopesticides on pests control. One such study using Ayurveda Visha dravyas were used to formulate, develop biopesticide and for control of biopesticide.