For students
Do you want to do a student work on biological control? Contact us and help us develop the sustainable plant protection of the future.
What is biological control?
Biological control is a method of restricting effects of harmful animals, pathogens and plants using other useful organisms, e.g. microorganisms, insects and plants.
When is it biological control?
SLU researchers present an updated terminology and conceptual platform for biological control. This is needed to understand, optimize and legislate biological control methods.
News
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Strip cropping in practice - seminar 21 August
Welcome to a seminar on 21 August 2 pm with the title "Strip cropping in practice: biodiversity and pest management" with Dr. Luuk Croijmans from Wageningen University. -
CBC at an international conference for plant pathology in Uppsala
The European Foundation for Plant Pathology (EFPP) held its recurring conference in early June, this time organised in Uppsala by the Swedish Plant Pathology Association in collaboration with SLU. SLU Centre for Biological Control (CBC) was represented both as a sponsor and as participants. -
Royal scholarships for innovative research on biological control
Chloë Raderschall and Nataliia Khomutovska have received scholarships from King Carl XVI Gustaf’s 50-year fund for science, technology and the environment.
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Please contact us if you have suggestions for collaborations, want to collaborate on a student project or have questions concerning biological control methods.
Research
We develop knowledge about biological control; to use living organisms to control pests. Learn about our research areas here.
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