Solution:
Part 1:
- Biopesticides are pesticides that come from naturally occurring sources such as microorganisms, plants, animals.
- The three types of biopesticides are
- Microbial pesticides
- Plant-incorporated protectants
- Biochemical pesticides.
Part 2:
Advantage of Bio-pesticide:
- It has the capacity both to kill pests and grow at the expense of nutrients present in the pest.
- A farmer gets healthy and productive plants besides getting rid of pests.
- There are no harmful residues detected.
- Cheaper than chemical pesticides.
Disadvantages of biopesticides:
- It includes a slower rate of kill compared with conventional chemical pesticides.
- Shorter persistence in the environment.
- Susceptibility to unfavourable environmental conditions.