Microbial biopesticides: A one health perspective on benefits and risks.

ABSTRACT: Controlling insect pests that destroy crop and spread diseases will become increasingly crucial for addressing the food demands of a growing global population and the expansion of vector-borne diseases. A key challenge is the development of a balanced approach for sustainable food production and disease control in 2050 and beyond. Microbial biopesticides, derived from bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, or nematodes, offer potentially significant benefits for promoting One Health and contributing to several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This narrative review examines the benefits and risks of microbial biopesticides from a One Health perspective, focusing on the Americas and Europe, and aligned with respective SDGs. The value of biopesticides in sustainable agricultu

SUBMITTER: Cai P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11762943 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature