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Resources: Basics of biocontrol

Bioprotection is the use of natural substances to control pests, weeds, and diseases on agricultural crops. Here, you can learn about the basics of bioprotection: what it is, why you should use it, and more.

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Biological pest control: Beginners guideĀ 

Biological controlĀ (or ā€˜biocontrol’)Ā is theĀ use of living organisms and naturally-sourced (or nat...
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How to use biocontrol and biopesticide products

Learn how to use biopesticides and biocontrol products effectively.
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7 tips to pick a biopesticide or biocontrol product

Choosing a biopesticide or biocontrol product for managing a pest is about asking the right quest...
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Application of bioprotection products: A beginner’s guide

Learn how to maximize the effectiveness of biocontrol and biopesticide products with proper appli...
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Integrated Pest Management: how it works and benefits Ā 

Integrated pest management is a sustainable alternative to pest management and includes a number ...
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Why use bioprotection in regenerative agriculture?

Biocontrol and biopesticide products provide many benefits that align with the principles of rege...
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How to identify a pest problem

Identifying a pest is critical to finding an effective means of management. See our guides and to...
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5 advantages of biocontrol compared to chemical pest control

We explore the benefits of two types of biocontrol - biopesticides and macrobials, or invertebrat...
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How can biocontrol agents seek out their pests?

Chemical pesticides do not always make contact with pests, while some bioprotectants can actively...
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Biocontrol and biopesticides: Environmentally friendly natural pest control

Due to climate change and the effects of pesticides, environmentally friendly pest control has be...
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What are the effects of chemical pesticides on health, and can biocontrol offer a safer alternative?

From consumers to farmers, synthetic pest control can pose a severe threat.
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Biocontrol can help growers align with food safety policies

Food safety policies are getting more exigent. How can biocontrol help growers adapt their practi...
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How can biocontrol slow pest resistance?

Pest resistance to chemical pesticides is a growing problem. How can biocontrol counteract this p...
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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...
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Microbial biopesticides beginner’s guide: Types and how to use

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