Resources
Biocontrol and biopesticide products cause less harm to the environment, human health, and crops when compared to conventional pesticides. Are you interested in bioprotection but don’t know where to begin? Our resources include all the information you need to become informed: the basics of bioprotection, Integrated pest management, pest and crop guides, as well as real-life examples.
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Whiteflies: How to identify and safely eliminate these common pests
Pest guidesDiscover how to spot, prevent, and eliminate whiteflies. Explore simple, safe, and practical solutions to this common pest.
Identifying and controlling red spider mite infestations
Pest guidesThis blog teaches you how to spot and eliminate red spider mite infestations from your crops. Discover biological methods to destroy them.
Self-study course: Introduction to Water Management
Courses and appsLearn essential techniques to use and conserve water efficiently with CABI's online course on Water Management.
Self-study course: Sustainable Soil Management Practices
Courses and appsLearn from experts how to improve soil health and increase crop yields with CABI's free online course in Sustainable Soil Management.
Online Certificates of Advanced Studies: Integrated Crop Management
Courses and appsEnroll to our Certificates of Advanced Studies to learn about Integrated Crop Management and improve your agricultural expertise.
Revolutionizing crop protection in Pakistan: Registration guidance approved to promote sustainable biopesticides
Regulation and dataPakistan approves new biopesticide registration guidelines, promoting sustainable, safer crop protection and boosting food security.
Augmentative biological control: The power of enhancing ecosystems
Basics of biocontrol Integrated pest managementExplore augmentative biological control in agriculture, a sustainable alternative to pesticides that enhances ecosystems and crop yields.
Natural substance biopesticides beginner’s guide: Types and how to use
Basics of biocontrol Biocontrol agentsExplore the power of natural substance biopesticides: learn all about plant extracts, botanical and mineral oils and how to use them.
Soil health: Why it is important and how to protect it
Integrated pest managementSoil health, crucial to sustaining life on Earth, is under threat. Find out how to protect it through agricultural and gardening practices.
Semiochemicals beginner’s guide: Types and how to use
Basics of biocontrol Biocontrol agentsSemiochemicals can control and monitor pests by modifying their behaviour. Explore the types and applications.
Types of biological control: augmentative, conservation and classical
Basics of biocontrolGrowers who want to protect their crops sustainably can benefit from using one of the types of biological control.
Macrobials in biocontrol beginner’s guide: Types, and how to use
Basics of biocontrol Biocontrol agentsMacrobials in biocontrol can parasitize and feed on pests. Find out their types, methods and how to apply them.
Microbial biopesticides beginner’s guide: Types and how to use
Basics of biocontrol Biocontrol agentsLearn the diversity of microbial biopesticides, their applications, their modes of action, and more in this beginner's guide.
Viral biopesticides against the false codling moth in South Africa
Biocontrol agentsThe false codling moth is a serious pest of citrus crops in South Africa. Thankfully, viral biopesticides can effectively reduce infestation.
Crop Sprayer app
Courses and appsThe Crop Sprayer app supports farmers and agricultural advisors in calculating the right amount of pesticides to use.
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