News about Bio-pesticides

Biopesticides based on essential oils are the future for Drosophila suzukii control

Crop protection

02 Oct 2024

The use of a combination of various essential oils may often prove more advantageous than their individual application, as the synergistic effect of the combination of essential oils may broaden the range of pests that can be affected, thus improving their overall effectiveness.

New US report on pesticide residues in cherry cultivation

Tech management

17 Sep 2024

According to an announcement by the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission, this annual effort aims to provide the industry with guidance for pest management decisions, considering maximum residue levels (MRLs) in some foreign markets.

Bio-insecticides Based on Terpenes and Phenylpropanoids as Alternatives for the Control of Drosophila suzukii

13 Sep 2024

A recent study conducted by Brazilian researchers investigated the effectiveness of specific terpenes and phenylpropanoids in controlling D. suzukii and evaluated their effects on non-target organisms, showing interesting results on their potential as bio-pesticides.