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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.
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How fungal biopesticides can reduce aflatoxins in grain crops
Biocontrol agentsAflatoxins 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 agentsSee 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 guidesBiocontrol 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 biocontrolBiocontrol agents can seek out pests, unlike chemical pesticides that do not always make contact with pests. How does biocontrol do this?
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.
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