biopesticide
Organic pest killer
A biopesticide is a pesticide derived from natural sources—microorganisms, plant extracts, or other biological materials—rather than synthetic chemicals.
Biopesticides typically target specific pests with less environmental impact than conventional pesticides: The organic farm relies on biopesticides like Bacillus thuringiensis to control caterpillars.
They include microbial pesticides, biochemical pesticides, and plant-incorporated protectants.
Toxic agent targeting pests
- fungicideChemical that kills mold
- herbicideVegetation-destroying chemical
- miticideAgent destroying tiny arachnids
- bactericideSubstance killing harmful microbes
larvicide · fungal disease · mildew control · root rot · borers · leafminers · scale insects · mealybugs
Causes no harm
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
- residue-freeLeaving no remnants
- soil healthGround's biological vitality
- chemical-freeContaining no synthetic substances
Cultivation without synthetic chemicals
- horticultureCultivating plants systematically
- agronomyCrop and soil science
- entomologyStudy of insects
- greenhouseClimate-controlled plant enclosure
vineyard · crop rotation · sustainable agriculture · buffer zones
Bitter medicinal evergreen
- pyrethrinPlant-based insect toxin
- insecticidal soapSoap that kills bugs
- garlic extractConcentrated bulb preparation
- limoneneCitrus rind terpene
Agent that draws toward
- repellentCauses strong aversion
- endotoxinBacterial wall toxin
- parasitismOne benefits, one suffers
- predationHunting and consuming prey
disruption · colonization · antagonism · competition · antibiosis · encapsulation
insecticide
Toxic agent targeting pests
- fungicideChemical that kills mold
- herbicideVegetation-destroying chemical
- miticideAgent destroying tiny arachnids
bactericide · larvicide · fungal disease · mildew control · root rot · borers · leafminers · scale insects · mealybugs
non-toxic
Causes no harm
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
- residue-freeLeaving no remnants
- soil healthGround's biological vitality
organic farming
Cultivation without synthetic chemicals
- horticultureCultivating plants systematically
- agronomyCrop and soil science
- entomologyStudy of insects
greenhouse · vineyard · crop rotation · sustainable agriculture · buffer zones
neem
Bitter medicinal evergreen
- pyrethrinPlant-based insect toxin
- insecticidal soapSoap that kills bugs
- garlic extractConcentrated bulb preparation
limonene · capsaicin · citronella · chrysanthemum · diatomaceous earth
attractant
Agent that draws toward
- repellentCauses strong aversion
- endotoxinBacterial wall toxin
- parasitismOne benefits, one suffers
predation · disruption · colonization · antagonism · competition · antibiosis · encapsulation
biopesticidesynthetic pesticide
Man-made substance killing pests
organophosphate · neonicotinoid · DDT · glyphosate · paraquat