Answer:
Several methods of biological control are
being used in the pest management to keep the pollution-free environment and
yield clean, non-toxic and good quality products for human consumption.
Baculoviruses are a group of viruses
used as biological control agents that occur naturally and are specific to some
insects. Most of the baculo viruses belong to the genus Nucleopolyhedro virus.
These viruses are excellent
candidates for species-specific, narrow spectrum insecticidal applications.
They have been shown to have no negative impacts on plants, mammals, birds fish
or even on non-target insects.
This is especially desirable
when beneficial insects are being conserved to aid in an overall
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Programme or when an ecologically sensitive area is being treated.
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