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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Self-study course: Introduction to Water Management
Courses and appsLearn to maximize water efficiency in farming with the Introduction to Water Management course from CABI. Register now for expert guidance!
Self-study course: Sustainable Soil Management Practices
Courses and appsLearn from experts how to improve soil health and increase crop yields with CABI's free online course in Sustainable Soil Management.
Online Certificates of Advanced Studies: Integrated Crop Management
Courses and appsEnroll now to our Certificates of Advanced Studies to improve your agricultural expertise and develop skills in Integrated Crop Management.
Revolutionizing crop protection in Pakistan: Registration guidance approved to promote sustainable biopesticides
Regulation and dataPakistan approves new biopesticide registration guidelines, promoting sustainable, safer crop protection and boosting food security.
Augmentative biological control: The power of 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 beginner’s guide: Types and how to use
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
Integrated pest managementSoil health is under threat! Learn how to prevent it from degradation through soil-friendly farming and gardening practices.
Semiochemicals beginner’s guide: Types and how to use
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: augmentative, conservation and classical
Basics of biocontrolFind out about the types of biological control and how growers can benefit from them.
Macrobials in biocontrol beginner’s guide: Types, and how to use
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: Types and how to use
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
Viral biopesticides against the false codling moth in South Africa
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
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
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
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.
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