A pathogenic micro-organism or its products (toxins etc.) that is applied in the same way as a conventional pesticide to control a pest population (sometimes referred to as an inundative release). The terms 'microbial pesticide', 'biotic insecticide' and 'microbial control product' are also used.
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Preparation of living microbes such as bacteria or fungi pathogenic to specific groups of insects. Regulated as pesticides by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; users must follow specific labeling and use guidelines. See Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), biological control.
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A preparation of microorganisms (e.g., viruses or bacteria) or their products used to suppress insect pest populations.
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