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How fungal biopesticides minimize Aflatoxins in crops | CABI BPP
Biocontrol agentsAflatoxins biopesticides, can be used to tackle the harmful mycotoxins that can be found in common crops such as corn, wheat and peanuts.
Preventing locust pests with a fungal biopesticide
Biocontrol agentsLearn how fungus is used as desert locust biopesticide and helped tackle one of the world's most serious pests.
Biocontrol of coffee berry borer: identification and control
Pest guidesLearn how to identify coffee berry borer and apply biocontrol methods to manage infestations and improve protection in coffee production.
Biological control: natural enemies that seek out pests
Basics of biocontrolLearn how biological control uses natural enemies to seek out pests, target pests and supporting sustainable crop protection.
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 harmful effects of chemical pesticides on health?
Basics of biocontrolFrom consumers to farmers, the harmful effects of chemical pesticides are widespread. Can biocontrol offer a safer alternative?
Biocontrol aligns with food safety policies in agriculture
Basics of biocontrolLearn how biocontrol supports food safety policies by reducing chemical pesticide use and improving sustainable crop protection.
Biocontrol and pest resistance in sustainable agriculture
Basics of biocontrolLearn how biocontrol helps manage pest resistance, supporting sustainable pest control strategies and improving long-term crop protection.
Coffee crop – CABI BioProtection Portal
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 predatory mite for biological crop protection
Biocontrol agentsLearn how Amblyseius swirskii predatory mites control pests like thrips and whiteflies, supporting effective biological control.
Anthracnose: Identify, prevent and treat this toxic fungi
Pest guidesLearn how to identify anthracnose, prevent fungal infection and apply effective treatment methods to protect crops with bioprotection.
Biocontrol agents: types and examples
Biocontrol agentsTypes of biocontrol agents include insect predators, parasitic wasps, nematodes, fungus, bacteria, viruses or pheremone-based.
How to identify a pest problem in crops
Basics of biocontrol Integrated pest management Pest guidesLearn how to identify a pest problem in crops with our pest identification guides – including pictures and symptoms description.
Coffee rust: symptoms, causes and solutions for crops
Pest guidesLearn how to identify coffee rust symptoms, understand causes and apply effective solutions to manage disease and improve crop protection.
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