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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Biocontrol and biopesticides: Environmentally friendly natural pest control
Basics of biocontrolDue to climate change and the effects of pesticides, environmentally friendly pest control has become attractive.
What are the effects of chemical pesticides on health, and can biocontrol offer a safer alternative?
Basics of biocontrolFrom consumers to farmers, the harmful effects of chemical pesticides are widespread. Can biocontrol offer a safer alternative?
Biocontrol can help growers align with food safety policies
Basics of biocontrolFood safety policies are getting more exigent. How can biocontrol help growers adapt their practices to access stricter markets?
How can biocontrol slow pest resistance?
Basics of biocontrolPest resistance to chemical pesticides is a growing problem. How can biocontrol counteract this phenomenon?
Coffee crop
Crop guidesCoffee production involves coffee crop care and coffee disease and disorder prevention. Read our guide to coffee here.
Beneficial nematodes: Seeking and destroying insect pests
Biocontrol agentsDiscover how nematodes and their symbiotic bacteria can effectively control insect pests, providing a safe, natural alternative to chemical pesticides.
Amblyseius swirskii: top predator for protecting your covered crops
Biocontrol agentsAmblyseius swirskii is a generalist predatory mite for the control of common pests such as thrips and whitefly.
Anthracnose: How to identify, prevent and treat the harmful fungi
Pest guidesAnthracnose is a common group of fungal diseases that results in dark spots on leaves. Learn how to kill this fungi with bioprotection.
How to identify a pest problem
Basics of biocontrol Integrated pest management Pest guidesLearn how to identify a pest problem with our pest identification guides – including picture guides and symptoms description.
7 tips to pick a biopesticide or biocontrol product
Basics of biocontrolUnderstanding how to choose a biopesticide will help you to effectively control pests and diseases on your crops.
Biological pest control: Beginners guide
Basics of biocontrolBioprotection – or biological pest control – is the use of natural solutions such as biopesticides, to control crop pests or diseases.
Trichoderma biocontrol agents: Types, uses, modes, and their powerful impact
Biocontrol agentsTrichoderma biocontrol agents are made up of a fungal group of different species and are particularly effective against many pathogens.
Tuta absoluta control: What is it, and how do you get rid of it?
Pest guidesTuta absoluta control can be done with biological control products, such as biopesticides which are environmentally-friendly and effective.
Soybean pest management of Lepidoptera in Brazil
Crop guides Pest guidesSoybean pest management can be achieved with biological control solutions – such as Integrated Pest management.
Mango Pests and Diseases: Symptoms and Control Guide
Crop guidesDiscover major mango diseases and pests affecting yield. Includes India-specific tips for diagnosis, treatment, and natural pest control.
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