noun
- a pesticide derived from natural organisms or their byproducts, used to control pests with minimal environmental impact
Usage: commonly used in organic and sustainable agriculture; includes microbial pesticides, plant-derived pesticides, and biochemical pesticides
Examples
- Farmers are switching to biopesticides to reduce chemical residues on crops.
- Bacillus thuringiensis is a common biopesticide used against caterpillar pests.
- Biopesticides break down more quickly in the environment than conventional pesticides.
- The organic farm relies on biopesticides derived from neem oil to protect its vegetables.
- Regulatory agencies have approved several new biopesticides for commercial use.
- Biopesticides are often more expensive than synthetic alternatives but safer for beneficial insects.