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Resources: Biocontrol agents

Biocontrol agents are organisms or materials derived from nature used to manage pest problems. They are often classed into four main categories.

Biological control agents and examples: What are the different types?

Biocontrol agents are organisms, or material derived from nature, which are used to manage pest problems.

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Microbial biopesticides: A beginner’s guide

Learn about the diversity of microbial biopesticides, their applications, their modes of action, and more in this beginner’s guide.

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Amblyseius swirskii: top predator for protecting your covered crops

The predatory mite is one of the most successful commercial natural enemies in covered crops.

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Nematodes: seeking and destroying insect pests

Nematodes are used globally to control major insect pests. Learn more here.

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Trichoderma: A biopesticide with multiple modes

Trichoderma is is one of the most commonly used biopesticides, with nearly 200 commercial products.

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