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Question
Give any two examples of the application of biopesticides.
Very Short Answer
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Solution
(1) Bacillus thuringiensis is sprayed on crops such as mustard or fruit trees; caterpillars ingest it while feeding, and its toxin kills them.
(2) The cochineal insect has been used to control the spread of Opuntia cactus.
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Chapter 14: Microbes in Human Welfare - EXERCISES [Page 762]
