247 © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021 R. Prasad et al. (eds.), Mycoremediation and Environmental Sustainability, Fungal Biology, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-54422-5_11 Chapter 11 Application of Mycobiocontrol Agent in Biodergradation and Pest Management S. A. Dwivedi and Ajay Tomer Contents 11.1 Introduction 247 11.2 Entomopathogenic Fungi 249 11.3 Life Processes of Entomologically Useful Molds 249 11.4 Modes of Action of Fungi 250 11.5 White Muscardine Fungi (Beauveria bassiana (Clavicipitaceae)) 253 11.6 Fungi Utilized for Bioremediation 254 11.7 White Rot Mold (Ceriporiopsis subvermispora) 255 11.8 Roles of Microbes in Biodegradation of Pesticide Molecules in the Environment 256 11.9 Pesticide Biodegradation Mechanisms Used by Fungi 256 11.10 Genetic Modifcations for Pesticide Degradation 258 11.11 Plan of Action for Intensifying Effectiveness for Pesticide Degradation: Cell Immobilization 258 11.12 Conclusion 259 References 260 11.1 Introduction Extension dealing and proceed share directly or indirectly escalate the introduction of insect pests into new areas, where they become serious pests. Continued use of inorganic insecticides by farmers (mainly for management of pests) over a period of years causes environmental and human health problems despite initially achieving success and being economically viable. Integrated pest management (IPM) involves surveying, recognition, and effective action for pest management. Treatment is gen- erally started after proper inspection and identifcation of pests, with consideration S. A. Dwivedi (*) Department of Entomology, School of Agriculture, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India e-mail: sunil.21186@lpu.co.in A. Tomer Department of Plant Pathology, School of Agriculture, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India