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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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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 biological control: Identify and treat | CABI BPP
Pest guidesCoffee rust biological control can help to eradicate the pest whilst also being environmentally-friendly. Learn how here.
How to prevent, control and manage Bean fly pests
Pest guidesLearn how to identify bean fly damage and apply effective control methods, such as biopesticides and integrated pest management.
How to choose a biopesticide – CABI BioProtection Portal
Basics of biocontrolUnderstanding how to choose a biopesticide will help you to effectively control pests and diseases on your crops.
5 advantages of biocontrol compared to chemical pest control
Basics of biocontrol5 advantages of biocontrol, compared to chemical pest control, include being environmentally-friendly and safer for people.
Biological Control: A Beginner’s Guide to Pest Control
Basics of biocontrolBioprotection – or biological pest control – is the use of natural solutions such as biopesticides, to control crop pests or diseases.
The tobacco beetle: lifecycle, symptoms and effective treatment
Pest guidesThe tobacco beetle is a common and destructive pest. Thankfully it can be controlled use biological control such as biopesticides.
Trichoderma biocontrol agents: uses
Biocontrol agentsTrichoderma biocontrol agents are made up of a fungal group of different species and are particularly effective against many pathogens.
Tuta absoluta: What is it, and how do you get rid of it? | CABI BPP
Pest guidesTuta absoluta control can be done with biological control products, such as biopesticides which are environmentally-friendly and effective.
Soybean Lepidoptera pest in management in Brazil | CABI BPP
Crop guides Pest guidesSoybean pest management can be achieved with biological control solutions – such as Integrated Pest management.
Four Mango disorders that affect yields
Crop guidesLearn about the four mango disorders that affect yields. Includes India-specific tips for diagnosis, treatment, and natural pest control.
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