Find bioprotection products for your crop
The largest open access resource for biological plant protection
Not sure where to start? Visit our CABI BioProtection Portal Resources to learn the basics of bioprotection, common crop pests, how to select a product, and more.
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What is bioprotection?
Bioprotection is the use of products that originate from nature to control pests and diseases. At CABI BioProtection Portal, we put bioprotectants into two categories: biopesticides (microbials, semiochemicals, and natural substances) and invertebrate biocontrol agents (macrobials).
For example, the introduction of beneficial ladybird predators to combat aphid pests (pictured to the right) is a sustainable preventative measure that can retain ecosystem health while establishing long-lasting crop protection. Unlike many conventional pesticides and herbicides, these products are often pest specific, reducing harm to beneficial insects.
Fighting nature with nature preserves our environment, human health, and food safety. To learn more about bioprotection and its associated benefits and challenges, dive into our resources section!
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Testimonials
"I applaud the CABI BioProtection initiative to make biological control and sustainable practices the first option for pest management on a global scale."
Dr Germán Vargas, Cenicafe.org
President of IOBC-NTRS
Colombia
"The CABI BioProtection portal has all the information I need and has helped me recruit more farmers into organic farming."
Samuel Donald, Interveg Export
Technical Assistant
Kenya
"Biological control is a technology with a huge potential to feed mankind."
Prof Dr. Ralf-Udo Ehlers, IOBC member
Germany
"The portal supports our market ambitions, and ensures responsible and sustainable use of our products."
Wycliff Wachira, Kenton Farm
Agronomist
Kenya
"The CABI BioProtection portal supports users to make the right decisions, based on the latest and most reliable information."
Gina M. Swart, Syngenta
Head of Global Product Biology Disease Control
Switzerland
"My farmers now have a wide choice of pest and disease control solutions thanks to the CABI BioProtection portal"
Wycliff Wachira, Kenton Farm
Agronomist
Kenya
Resources
Soil health: why it’s important and how to protect it
Learn about soil health’s crucial role, how it is threatened and ways to protect it with farming and gardening practices
Semiochemicals beginner’s guide: Types and how to use
Explore semiochemicals with this guide: understand pheromones, allelochemicals, and strategic application.
Types of biological control: augmentative, conservation and classical
GroPro joins Portal to drive mission and showcase bioprotection
Macrobials in biocontrol beginner’s guide: Types, and how to use
Collaborating with experts in the biopesticide and biocontrol industry
Our members include bioprotection product manufacturers, governments and private sector organizations from around the globe. The CABI BioProtection Portal aims to bring together people with a passion for increasing awareness and accessibility of bioprotection products in agriculture. During biannual Development Consortium meetings, our members share knowledge and develop key milestones.
See our current members