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.
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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 p...
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Read moreMicrobial biopesticides beginner’s guide: Types and how to use
Learn about the diversity of microbial biopesticides, their applications, their modes of action, ...
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Read moreMacrobials in biocontrol beginner’s guide: Types, and how to use
Macrobials in biocontrol can parasitize and feed on pests. Find out about their many forms and ho...
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Read moreSemiochemicals beginner’s guide: Types and how to use
Explore semiochemicals with this guide: understand pheromones, allelochemicals, and strategic app...
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Read moreNatural substance biopesticides beginner’s guide: Types and how to useÂ
Explore the power of natural substance biopesticides: learn all about plant extracts, botanical ...
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Read moreAmblyseius 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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Read moreBeneficial nematodes: Seeking and destroying insect pests
Nematodes are used globally to control major insect pests. Learn more here.
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Read moreTrichoderma biocontrol agents: Types, uses, modes, and their powerful impactÂ
Trichoderma is one of the most commonly used biopesticides, with nearly 200 commercial products.
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Read moreBacillus thuringiensis: How it works and the pests it targets
Learn how Bacillus thuringiensis targets pests like spruce budworm and gypsy moth while offering ...
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Read moreSterile insect technique: Controlling pests with precision
Sterile insect technique (SIT) is a sustainable pest management solution for some agricultural pe...
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Read morePest control Mode of Action: An overview
Explore different pest control methods, their mode of action, and the challenges and limitations.
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Read moreHow fungal biopesticides can reduce aflatoxins in grain crops
Aflatoxins, usually present in crops like maize, are harmful to humans. Thankfully, they can be m...
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Read moreA fungal biopesticide to prevent and control locust swarms
Outbreaks of the desert locust, one of the world's most serious pests, are expected to increase w...
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Read moreViral biopesticides against the false codling moth in South Africa
Learn how to reduce the infestation of citrus fruits by one of South Africa's most problematic pe...
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Read moreFocus on granulovirus-based biopesticides: use, mode of action, and benefits
Granuloviruses are powerful biopesticides that attack Lepidopteran pests from the inside, offerin...
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