Author: Siamack Sioshansi

Biopesticides (biological controls) is a new class of pesticides, that is gaining marketshare in response to our demand for sustainable, non-toxic solutions to pest control of food crops. One of these products is Serenade. Synthetic Pesticides vs Biological Controls Conventional pesticides, are synthetic compounds that typically kill pests. The problem with this class of pesticides, beside adverse effects on human health, is that it also effects non-target organisms such as beneficial insects, wildlife and pets. In addition synthetic pesticides often contaminate valued environmental resources such as water, air and soil. Biopesticides are “naturally occurring substances that control pests by...