Enzyme-based pesticides operate by catalyzing biochemical reactions that are detrimental to pests. Enzymes are proteins that speed up chemical reactions without being consumed in the process. In the context of pesticides, they are designed to disrupt essential biological processes in pests. For example, certain enzymes can break down the protective chitin in insect exoskeletons, or interfere with the pests' metabolic pathways, leading to their demise.
