Practicing biocontrol in field crops
From Triple Performance
Biocontrol relies on living agents or those derived from living organisms. It is part of an integrated biological protection approach that ensures the protection of crops and harvests through products with a more favorable toxicological and ecotoxicological profile, thus potentially better maintaining biodiversity.
This article aims to present a non-exhaustive list[1]. The complete and up-to-date list of biocontrol products usable across all crops is available here.
Which biocontrol products in field crops?
All crops
| Target | Active ingredient | Commercial substances |
|---|---|---|
| Fungi other than pythiaceous | Coniothyrium minitans | Constans WG |
| Fungi | Streptomyces K61 | Mycostop |
| Trichoderma asperellum | see the list here | |
| Pythium | Gliocladium catelunatum | Prestop |
| Phytophagous caterpillars | B. thuringiensis ssp. kurstaki | see the list here |
| B. thuringiensis ssp. aizawai | see the list here | |
| Slugs | Ferric phosphate | see the list here |
| Overwintering stages of pests | Paraffin oil | see the list here |
| Weeding | Acetic acid | see the list here |
| Pelargonic acid | see the list here | |
| Disinfection of premises | Diatomaceous Earth | Silicosec |
Cereal grains
| Target | Active ingredient | Commercial substances |
|---|---|---|
| Fungi other than pythiaceous | Pseudomonas chlororaphis | Cerall |
| Fusarium head blight (wheat, barley) | Pythium oligandrum | Polyversum |
| Powdery mildew | Sulfur | see the list here |
| Wheat SDP barley | Laminarin | Iodus 2 cereals |
| Storage pests | Diatomaceous Earth | Silicosec |
Rice
| Target | Active ingredient | Commercial substances |
|---|---|---|
| Caterpillars phytophagous | B. thuringiensis ssp. kurstaki | see the list here |
| Pheromone | Fersex CHS C TM | |
| Storage pests | Diatomaceous Earth | Silicosec |
Maize
| Target | Active ingredient | Commercial substances |
|---|---|---|
| Corn borer | Trichogramma brassicae | |
| Other phytophagous caterpillars | nucleopolyhedrovirus Helicoverpa armigera | Helicovex |
| B. thuringiensis ssp. kurstaki | Costar WG | |
| Wireworms | Spinosad | see the list here |
| Storage pests | Diatomaceous Earth | Silicosec |
Potatoes
| Target | Active ingredient | Commercial substances |
|---|---|---|
| Fungi other than pythiaceous | Pseudomonas sp. | Proradix |
| Wireworms | Beauveria bassiana | Naturalis |
| Phytophagous caterpillars | B. thuringiensis ssp. kurstaki | see the list here |
| Non-persistent viruses | Paraffin oil | see the list here |
| Aphids | Esterified rapeseed oil | see the list here |
| Desiccation | Pelargonic acid | see the list here |
| Anti-sprouting agents | Peppermint oil | Biox-M |
| Colorado potato beetle | Bacillus thuringiensis
subsp. tenebrionis |
Novodor FC |
Tobacco
| Target | Active ingredient | Commercial substances |
|---|---|---|
| Nematodes | Bacillus firmus | see the list here |
| Phytophagous caterpillars | B. thuringiensis ssp. kurstaki | see the list here |
| nucleopolyhedrovirus Helicoverpa armigera | Helicovex | |
| Non-persistent viruses | Paraffin oil | see the list here |
| Whiteflies | Sweet orange oil | see the list here |
| Powdery mildew |
Crucifers, oilseeds
| Target | Active ingredient | Commercial substances |
|---|---|---|
| Aphids | Diaeretiella rapae | Aliendor |
| Fungi other than pythiaceous | Bacillus amyloliquefaciens | see the list here |
| Sclerotinia | Bacillus pumilus | see the list here |
| Pythium oligandrum | Polyversum | |
| Phytophagous caterpillars | B. thuringiensis ssp. kurstaki | see the list here |
Beets industrial
| Target | Active ingredient | Commercial substances |
|---|---|---|
| Phytophagous caterpillars | B. thuringiensis ssp. kurstaki | see the list here |
| Powdery mildew and diseases of foliage | Sulfur | see the list here |
Seed producers
| Target | Active ingredient | Commercial substances |
|---|---|---|
| Various pests | B. thuringiensis ssp. kurstaki | Delfin |
| Fungal diseases | Trichoderma harzianum | Trianum G/P |
| Powdery mildew | Sulfur | see the list here |
| Potassium bicarbonate | see the list here |
Sources
Article updated: April 2021.
Appendices
Est complémentaire des leviers
- Practicing biocontrol using natural substances
- Practicing biocontrol using sulfur
- Application of clay (calcined kaolinite) in orchards
- Using mating disruption in orchards and vineyards
- Practicing biocontrol in vegetable farming
- Practicing biocontrol in arboriculture
- Practicing biocontrol in viticulture
- Alternatives to copper in organic viticulture
