Are you interested in bioprotection but don’t know where to begin?
Biocontrol and biopesticide products cause less harm to the environment, human health, and crops when compared to conventional pesticides. 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.
Do you want the latest resources and guides direct to your inbox?
Pakistan approves biopesticide registration guidelines for safer crop protection
Regulation and dataPakistan approves new biopesticide registration guidelines, promoting sustainable, safer crop protection and boosting food security.
Augmentative biological control: 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: Beginners guide
Basics of biocontrol Biocontrol agentsExplore the power of natural substance biopesticides in crop protection: learn all about plant extracts, botanical and mineral oils and how to use them effectively.
Soil health: Why it is important and how to protect it | CABI BPP
Integrated pest managementSoil health is under threat! Learn how to prevent it from degradation through soil-friendly farming and gardening practices.
Semiochemicals: Different types and uses | CABI BPP
Basics of biocontrol Biocontrol agentsDiscover the potential of semiochemicals in crop protection! Explore how pheromones and allelochemicals influence pest behaviour, and aid in effective pest control and monitoring.
Types of biological control methods
Basics of biocontrolFind out about the types of biological control and how growers can benefit from them.
Macrobials in biocontrol: beginner's guide – CABI BioProtection Portal
Basics of biocontrol Biocontrol agentsFind out about the diversity of macrobials in biocontrol, how they work, how to apply them and more.
Microbial biopesticides beginner's guide | BioProtection Portal
Basics of biocontrol Biocontrol agentsMicrobial 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
Biopesticides for False Codling Moth in South Africa | CABI BPP
Biocontrol agentsThe 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 – CABI BioProtection Portal
Courses and appsThe Crop Sprayer app supports farmers and agricultural advisors in calculating the right amount of pesticides to use.
Self-study course: Crop Pest Management – CABI BioProtection Portal
Courses and appsThe 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 – CABI BioProtection Portal
Courses and appsThe crop pest diagnosis course is a beginner’s guide designed to help learners to diagnose pests, diseases and their symptoms in the field.
Bioprotection Products Introduction free online course | CABI BPP
Courses and appsThe 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 biocontrolBiocontrol and biopesticide products provide many benefits that align with the principles of regenerative agriculture.
Seed treatment using sustainable biocontrol in IPM | CABI BPP
Integrated pest managementBiological seed treatment is key to preventing pests and diseases from damaging crops in a vulnerable state and fits well in an IPM approach.
Popular Articles
Sterile insect technique: Controlling pests with precision
Sterile insect technique (SIT) is a sustainable pest management solution for some agricultural pe…
Read moreBiological pest control: Beginners guide
Biological control (or ‘biocontrol’) is the use of living organisms and naturally-sourced (or nat…
Read moreCoffee Rust: symptoms, causes, cycle and solutions
Coffee rust is considered the most destructive disease affecting the crop.
Read moreBean fly control – how to recognize, prevent and manage this common legume pest
Manage the common but damaging Bean fly pest with our how-to guide.
Read more
