Beauveria bassiana: A Natural Entomopathogenic Solution for Eco- Friendly Pest Control

The indiscriminate use of chemical pesticides on crops is one of the major environmental issues of our day. Globally, the use of chemical pesticides has been steadily increasing along with crop productivity and population growth, which has negatively impacted the ecosystem and increased risks to human health. The indiscriminate use of chemical pesticides against insect pests in agriculture has resulted in issues like pest resurgence, resistance, and threats to both the environment and human health. The development of alternative methods of managing insect pests has been greatly accelerated by the growing urge to reduce chemical inputs in agriculture and the rise in pesticide resistance. Alternative pest management methods are now prioritized.