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 Bioprotection Products
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 biological control in IPM for sustainable agriculture
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.
Integrated Pest Management: how it works and benefits
Basics of biocontrol Integrated pest managementIntegrated 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 biocontrolUse 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 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.
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