Resources: Biocontrol agents

Biocontrol agents are organisms or materials derived from nature used to manage pest problems. They are often classed into four main categories.

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Biological control agents and examples: What are the different types?

Biocontrol agents are organisms, or material derived from nature, which are used to manage pest p...

Microbial biopesticides beginner’s guide: Types and how to use

Learn about the diversity of microbial biopesticides, their applications, their modes of action, ...

Macrobials in biocontrol beginner’s guide: Types, and how to use

Macrobials in biocontrol can parasitize and feed on pests. Find out about their many forms and ho...

Semiochemicals beginner’s guide: Types and how to use

Explore semiochemicals with this guide: understand pheromones, allelochemicals, and strategic app...

Natural substance biopesticides beginner’s guide: Types and how to use

Explore the power of natural substance biopesticides: learn all about plant extracts, botanical ...

Amblyseius swirskii: top predator for protecting your covered crops

The predatory mite is one of the most successful commercial natural enemies in covered crops.

Beneficial nematodes: Seeking and destroying insect pests

Nematodes are used globally to control major insect pests. Learn more here.

Trichoderma biocontrol agents: Types, uses, modes, and their powerful impact

Trichoderma is one of the most commonly used biopesticides, with nearly 200 commercial products.

Bacillus thuringiensis: How it works and the pests it targets

Learn how Bacillus thuringiensis targets pests like spruce budworm and gypsy moth while offering ...

Sterile insect technique: Controlling pests with precision

Sterile insect technique (SIT) is a sustainable pest management solution for some agricultural pe...

Pest control Mode of Action: An overview

Explore different pest control methods, their mode of action, and the challenges and limitations.

How fungal biopesticides can reduce aflatoxins in grain crops

Aflatoxins, usually present in crops like maize, are harmful to humans. Thankfully, they can be m...

A fungal biopesticide to prevent and control locust swarms

Outbreaks of the desert locust, one of the world's most serious pests, are expected to increase w...

Viral biopesticides against the false codling moth in South Africa

Learn how to reduce the infestation of citrus fruits by one of South Africa's most problematic pe...

Focus on granulovirus-based biopesticides: use, mode of action, and benefits

Granuloviruses are powerful biopesticides that attack Lepidopteran pests from the inside, offerin...

Resources: Biocontrol agents

Biological control agents and examples: What are the different types?

Microbial biopesticides beginner’s guide: Types and how to use

Macrobials in biocontrol beginner’s guide: Types, and how to use

Semiochemicals beginner’s guide: Types and how to use

Natural substance biopesticides beginner’s guide: Types and how to use

Amblyseius swirskii: top predator for protecting your covered crops

Beneficial nematodes: Seeking and destroying insect pests

Trichoderma biocontrol agents: Types, uses, modes, and their powerful impact

Bacillus thuringiensis: How it works and the pests it targets

Sterile insect technique: Controlling pests with precision

Pest control Mode of Action: An overview

How fungal biopesticides can reduce aflatoxins in grain crops

A fungal biopesticide to prevent and control locust swarms

Viral biopesticides against the false codling moth in South Africa

Focus on granulovirus-based biopesticides: use, mode of action, and benefits

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