New pesticides: a cutting-edge view of contributions from nanotechnology for the development of sustainable agricultural pest control

Nanotechnology holds immense potential in the era of new age pesticides. In agriculture, possible use of nanotechnology includes delivery of nanocides, nanomaterials encapsulated pesticides, for controlled and targeted release, as well as the stabilization of pesticides with nanomaterials. This section will focus on how nanotechnology promises a breakthrough in refining our present understanding the expansion of new-generation nanocides and safe carriers, nanotechnology based biocides, and chemical pesticides. In addition, a vivid account on polymer nanoformulation, applications of nanoparticles like nanosilver, titanium dioxide, and so on in management of plant diseases will be presented. New ideas about nanotechnology based surveillance and control of pests, diseases, as well as insect pest management will also be discussed. Last, we would include nanobiosensors for pesticide detection and degradation. In this book chapter, all these information unties the up-to-date knowledge on the nanotechnology based new age pesticides.