Baculoviruses are pathogens that attack insects and other arthropods. Baculoviruses of genus Nucleopolyhedrovirus is used as biological control agents. They are excellent candidates for species-specific, narrow-spectrum insecticidal applications. They do not show negative impact on plants, birds, non-target insects.
Importance in organic farming:
Desirable when beneficial insects are being conserved to aid in an overall integrated pest management (IPM) programme. Its role in organic farming is that it conserves beneficial insects and kills harmful ones.
