Question

Why are baculoviruses described as 'species-specific' biocontrol agents?

Options

• They can only be used on a single crop species

• They target only specific insect or arthropod species and have no negative impact on non-target organisms

• They require specific environmental conditions to become active

• They can only be produced by a specific host species

Answer 1

Baculoviruses are species-specific and narrow-spectrum insecticidal agents, meaning they target specific insect or arthropod species. They have no negative impact on plants, mammals, birds, fish, or non-target insects, making them ideal for selective pest control.