5. Examples of biopesticides produced by the French company De Sangosse

To illustrate the content of this article on biocontrol, two examples of production, registration and marketing of new biopesticides based on micro-organisms are presented in detail: Novodor ^® and Escalator ^® .

5.1 Novodor FC®: Bacillus thuringiensis var tenebrionis

It is an insecticide based on bacterial spores in the form of a concentrated suspension, effective against beetle larvae and, more specifically, Colorado potato beetle and eggplant beetle. It contains protein crystals from Bacillus thuringiensis var tenebrionis Btt, type HB 176-15,000 I.U./g (figure

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Regulations

Regulations CE 834/2007 and CE 889/2008 governing organic farming. The publication of a "Guide des produits de protection des cultures utilisables en France en agriculture biologique" (Guide to crop protection products for use in organic farming in France) enables farmers to ensure compliance with these specifications.