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A Roadmap to the Successful Development and Commercialization of Microbial Pest Control Products for Control of Arthropods

  • First complete process description for the development of a microbial pesticide
  • Emphasizes product development from strain screening, product development, up to successful commercialization, from a bio-industry’s viewpoint
  • Provides a new system of rating the essential elements of biopesticides, as a tool to estimate the probability of a technical, commercial and financial success

Part of the book series: Progress in Biological Control (PIBC, volume 10)

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxv
  2. General Introduction and Outline

    • Willem J. Ravensberg
    Pages 1-21
  3. Selection of a Microbial Pest Control Agent

    • Willem J. Ravensberg
    Pages 23-57
  4. Quality Control

    • Willem J. Ravensberg
    Pages 129-170
  5. Roadmap to Success and Future Perspective

    • Willem J. Ravensberg
    Pages 357-376
  6. Back Matter

    Pages 377-383

About this book

Biocontrol is among the most promising methods for a safe, environmentally benign and sustainable pest control. Microbial pesticides offer a great potential, and it is anticipated that they will become a substantial part of the use of all crop protection products. Their development and commercialization, however, has been difficult and with many failures. In this book a rational and structured roadmap has been designed for the development and commercialization of microbial pest control products for the control of arthropod pests. The building blocks of the entire process are identified and essential aspects highlighted. Biopesticides based on entomopathogenic bacteria, fungi, viruses and nematodes are elaborately discussed. This systematic roadmap with a strong focus on economics and market introduction will assist academic researchers and industrial developers of biopesticides in accomplishing their goal: the development of successful cost-effective microbial pesticides.

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“As far as I know, no one has attempted this task in book form, and certainly not in such detail, and with so many real-life examples provided to document the conclusions. … a valuable addition to the libraries of university, industrial and government researchers, as well as business persons, policy makers and regulators. … Ravensberg analyzes both successful and failed products, identifying the factors shared by each. These analyses are instructive for researchers and companies who are embarking on new projects … .” (Wendy Gelernter, Society for Invertebrate Pathology Newsletter, Vol. 44 (3), November, 2011)

Authors and Affiliations

  • , R & D Manager Microbials Dept., Koppert Biological Systems, Zoetermeer, Netherlands

    Willem J. Ravensberg

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eBook USD 169.00
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Softcover Book USD 219.99
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Hardcover Book USD 219.99
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