The development of a microbial pest control product requires a structured project plan. The building blocks of the entire process are identified and essential aspects highlighted. The roadmap to successful development and commercialization of a microbial pest control product is amply illustrated in newly designed flow diagrams. Diagrams are presented for the screening phase, the product development phase, and the implementation phase. Relevant input criteria and requirements are provided. Output information leads to consecutive steps and “go/no go”-decisions. A future perspective on the biopesticide market is presented with limiting and promoting factors and trends. The most important drivers are concerns about food safety and the environment, new research and technology, changes in the regulatory climate, and the arrival of exotic and invasive pests. The biopesticide industry has reached a level of maturity and critical mass that forms a solid base for further expansion. The future of the market size and growth is estimated, and an outlook of the way forward is presented.
