Resources: Basics of biocontrol
Biological control (bioprotection) beginners guide
Biological controlĀ (or ābiocontrolā)Ā is theĀ use of living organisms and naturally-sourced (or nature-identical) compounds toĀ control pestĀ and diseaseĀ populations.Ā
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Read moreDefinition of biocontrol: What is it and what are the different types?
Biological control (or biocontrol) is a sustainable approach to the management of agricultural and environmental pests. Learn more about the main types such as conservation, augmentative, and classical biological control.
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Read moreHow to use bioprotection effectively
Learn how to use bioprotection effectively and how to get the most out of your products
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Read moreSelecting the right biopesticide or biocontrol product for your needs
Choosing a biopesticide or biocontrol product for managing a pest is about asking the right questions.
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Read moreIntegrated Pest Management: how it works and benefitsĀ
Integrated pest management is a sustainable alternative to pest management and includes a number of key steps to go through.
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Read moreWhy use bioprotection in regenerative agriculture?
Biocontrol and biopesticide products provide many benefits that align with the principles of regenerative agriculture.
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Read moreHow to identify a pest problem
Identifying a pest is critical to finding an effective means of management. See our guides and tools here to help develop your diagnostic skills.
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Read moreHow can biocontrol agents seek out their pests?
Chemical pesticides do not always make contact with pests, while some bioprotectants can actively search for them.
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Read moreBiocontrol and biopesticides: Environmentally friendly natural pest control
Due to climate change and the effects of pesticides, environmentally friendly pest control has become attractive.
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Read moreWhat are the effects of chemical pesticides on health, and can biocontrol offer a safer alternative?
From consumers to farmers, synthetic pest control can pose a severe threat.
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Read moreBiocontrol can help growers align with food safety policies
Food safety policies are getting more exigent. How can biocontrol help growers adapt their practices to access stricter markets?
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Read moreHow can biocontrol slow pest resistance?
Pest resistance to chemical pesticides is a growing problem. How can biocontrol counteract this phenomenon?
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Read more5 advantages of biocontrol compared to chemical pest control
We explore the benefits of two types of biocontrol – biopesticides and macrobials, or invertebrate biocontrol agents. These types of biocontrol include pheromones, micro-organisms, natural substances and beneficial organisms such as insects and mites.
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