Production of Biopesticides from Agricultural Waste as an Alternative to Chemical Pesticides

The agricultural industry generates vast quantities of non-edible residues from crop cultivation and processing, amounting to billions of tons. These residues pose global challenges related to pollution, management, and economic implications. Consequently, various strategies have emerged to harness the potential of agricultural and industrial remnants as valuable sources for valuable products such as biopesticides. In modern agriculture, safeguarding plants necessitates the extensive application of pesticides. These substances have contributed to higher crop yields and streamlined cultivation practices and protection methods by effectively managing destructive organisms. Nevertheless, this has resulted in the buildup of pesticides in agricultural produce and the surrounding environment, leading to contamination of the ecosystem and the onset of detrimental health consequences. The utilization of biopesticides derived from natural compounds is acknowledged as a viable alternative to conventional pesticide use. This book chapter provides insights into the utilization of agricultural waste as source material for biopesticide production, considering their production potential derived from agricultural waste materials using recent technologies.