New Web Book Available on Biopesticides in Agriculture

The use of biological products in agriculture has increased in recent years, and questions abound about how to use these products for pest management. The recent web book, Biopesticides for Crop Disease Management, co-authored by Kiersten Wise and released through the Crop Protection Network, addresses the use of biopesticides for field crop disease management.

This web book discusses the definitions and classifications of biopesticides, regulatory requirements for biopesticides, and information on how to optimize biopesticide use, handling and storage. The biological industry is rapidly changing, and this resource aims to help farmers and others in the agricultural industry better understand these pesticides and how to use them in field crop disease management programs. Certified Crop Advisors can complete quizzes for each chapter in the web book, earning up to six continuing education units within the web book.

Dr. Kiersten Wise, UK Extension Plant Pathologist

(859)562-1338 Kiersten.wise@uky.edu