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BNI December 2007 Vol. 28 No. 3, reprinted from Perspectives in Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Nutrition and Natural Resources
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Barriers to adoption of biological control agents and biological pesticides. |
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Biological (bio)pesticides represent 2.4% of the global pesticide market, but this share is growing quickly and is projected to double by 2010. In contrast, the market for chemical pesticides is flat to declining as transgenic seeds have reduced sprays and governments have restricted or removed products from the market. By combining performance and safety, biopesticides offer value through benefits generally not realized by conventional pesticides. Biopesticides perform efficaciously while providing customers the flexibility of minimum application restrictions, superior residue and resistance management potential, and human and environmental safety benefits. Despite these advantages, there are significant barriers that impede adoption of biopesticides. This review will explore these barriers in depth and offer solutions for increasing adoption. These barriers include a competitive market, risk-averse customers, a complex selling channel, perceived lack of efficacy and lack of awareness.
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