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Baculoviruses (Nucleopolyhedrobirus) do ...

Baculoviruses (Nucleopolyhedrobirus) do not show

A

host specificity

B

narrow spectrum applications

C

effects on non-target pathogens

D

utility in IPM programme

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C
Nucleophyedrovirus are excellent candidates for species -specific, narrow spectrum insecticidal applications. They have been, shown to have no negative impacts on placts, mammals, birds, fish, or even on non-target insects. This is especially desirbale when beneficial insects are being conserved to aid in on overall integrated pest managements `(IPM)` programme, or when an ecologically sensitive area is being treated.
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