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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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Macrobials in biocontrol beginner’s guide: Types, and how to use

Basics of biocontrol Biocontrol agents
Find out about the diversity of macrobials in biocontrol, how they work, how to apply them and more.

Microbial biopesticides beginner’s guide: Types and how to use

Basics of biocontrol Biocontrol agents
Microbial biopesticides are an easy and sustainable way to control pests and diseases, but they are very diverse and require different application methods. Click here to learn everything about microbials

Viral biopesticides against the false codling moth in South Africa

Biocontrol agents
The false codling moth is one of the most problematic pests in South Africa. These biopesticides can effectively reduce infestation and safeguard the country's citrus production.

Crop Sprayer app

Courses and apps
The Crop Sprayer app supports farmers and agricultural advisors in calculating the right amount of pesticides to use.

Self-study course: Crop Pest Management

Courses and apps
The Crop Pest Management course is a newly developed self-study online course that can help you learn more about managing your pests.

Self-study course: Crop Pest Diagnosis

Courses and apps
The crop pest diagnosis course is a beginner’s guide designed to help learners to diagnose pests, diseases and their symptoms in the field.

Self-study course: Introduction to Bioprotection Products

Courses and apps
The Introduction to Bioprotection Products course teaches people how to incorporate biological products into their pest management strategies.

Why use bioprotection in regenerative agriculture?

Basics of biocontrol
Biocontrol and biopesticide products provide many benefits that align with the principles of regenerative agriculture.

Seed treatment: using biological control in IPM for sustainable agriculture 

Integrated pest management
Biological seed treatment is key to preventing pests and diseases from damaging crops in a vulnerable state and fits well in an IPM approach.

Integrated Pest Management: how it works and benefits  

Basics of biocontrol Integrated pest management
Integrated pest management programmes offer many benefits and consist of a number of key steps. Find out more about these steps in this blog.

How to use biocontrol and biopesticide products

Basics of biocontrol
Use of biopesticides and biocontrol products can be as effective as chemical products with good practices. Learn how to use them here.

How fungal biopesticides can reduce aflatoxins in grain crops

Biocontrol agents
Aflatoxins biopesticides, can be used to tackle the harmful mycotoxins that can be found in common crops such as corn, wheat and peanuts.

A fungal biopesticide to prevent and control locust swarms

Biocontrol agents
See how fungus is used as desert locust biopesticide and helped tackle one of the world's most serious pests.

Coffee berry borer: what is it and how to control it

Pest guides
Biocontrol of the coffee berry borer pest is a safe and sustainable method of management, but how can this be implemented?

How can biocontrol agents seek out their pests?

Basics of biocontrol
Biocontrol agents can seek out pests, unlike chemical pesticides that do not always make contact with pests. How does biocontrol do this?

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