Pathogenic micro-organisms include bacteria, fungi, and viruses. They kill or debilitate their host and are relatively host-specific. Various microbial insect diseases occur naturally, but may also be used as biological pesticides.Encouraging innovation in biopesticide development. European Commission (2008). Accessed on 9 January 2017 When naturally occurring, these outbreaks are density-dependent in that they generally only occur as insect populations become denser.
Pathogenic micro-organisms include bacteria, fungi, and viruses. They kill or debilitate their host and are relatively host-specific. Various microbial insect diseases occur naturally, but may also be used as biological pesticides.Encouraging innovation in biopesticide development. European Commission (2008). Accessed on 9 January 2017 When naturally occurring, these outbreaks are density-dependent in that they generally only occur as insect populations become denser.