Biological Plant-based Insecticides | Biosani

Biological and plant-based insecticides represent a central component of modern crop protection, fully integrating into the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and the European guidelines that promote the reduction of the use of synthetic insecticides. These products use beneficial microorganisms, natural metabolites or plant extracts with insecticidal activity, allowing effective and selective pest control, with minimal impact on beneficial fauna and the environment.

Among the biological insecticides, the use of entomopathogenic fungi, such as Isaria fumosorosea, marketed by BIOSANI, stands out. This fungus acts by contact, adhering to the insect's integument, germinating and colonising the host, leading to its death by mycotic infection. It has high selectivity, does not affect pollinators and is compatible with organic farming and integrated protection programmes.

Another fundamental group are the insecticides based on entomopathogenic bacteria, such as Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), effective against lepidopteran larvae. These products act by ingestion, releasing specific toxins in the insect's gut, without impact on beneficial fauna.

Insecticides of plant origin, such as neem extracts rich in azadirachtin, exert multiple effects on insects: antifeedant action, hormonal disruption, growth inhibition and reduction of oviposition. These compounds present rapid degradation, absence of persistent residues and a favourable toxicological profile, fitting into the European “zero residue” strategies.

The use of biological and plant-based insecticides offers relevant technical advantages:

High selectivity, preserving natural enemies and pollinators.
Reduction of the risk of resistance, thanks to modes of action distinct from conventional insecticides.
Compatibility with organic farming and integrated production.
Safety for the applicator and lower environmental impact.
Effective integration into control programmes for complex pests, such as lepidopterans, fruit flies, aphids and .hemipterans.

BIOSANI offers a complete range of biological and plant-based insecticides, technically validated and adapted to the needs of the main European crops, ensuring effective, sustainable solutions aligned with the current requirements of professional agricultural production.

Biological and Plant-based Insecticides