Biological control of caterpillars gains strength in corn

The Brazilian market for biological control of corn borers is experiencing a period of consolidation and accelerated growth, driven by the adoption of more sustainable and effective technologies in pest management. Data from the FarmTrak corn 2025 survey, by consultancy Kynetec Brasil, show that the use of bioinsecticides in the country has reached a new scale, reflecting the transition of producers to solutions based on natural microorganisms, in response to the growing resistance of pests to traditional chemical molecules. According to the study, the area treated with products aimed at controlling borers in the safrinha — the second cycle of corn — increased by 86% in just one year, rising from 22.5 million to 42 million hectares in 2025. Even with the cultivated area remaining practically stable, between 16 and 17 million hectares, the significant advance indicates a clear change in the management strategy adopted by farmers. The biological segment, which represented only 2% of ...