Centre for Biological Control (CBC)

We contribute to the development of new knowledge concerning the use of living organisms to control pests and diseases.

Barley is sorted in an agricultural machine, photo.

About CBC

SLU runs the Centre for Biological Control (CBC), with a grant from the Swedish government. CBC conducts its own research and collaborate with other researchers in sustainable control strategies. A close cooperation with stakeholders, such as growers, industry, authorities and organisations is an important part of our activities. Contact us if you have any questions regarding activities in the centre, if you have an interest in research collaboration, assignments or evaluations!

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News

27 September 2023
Margareta Hökeberg, pioneering researcher in biological control, has passed away
Margareta Hökeberg has passed away after a period of illness, aged 70. Margareta had a long and successful career as an internationally recognized expert on the use of bacteria in biological control and was director of the SLU Center for Biological Control, CBC, from its inception in 2011 until 2018 when she retired.
07 September 2023
Cassandra investigates climate change impacts on pest control services
Cassandra Vogel started her two-year post doc at SLU in May 2023. She will investigate how resilient natural enemies and their pest control services are to disturbances. The aim is to contributes to the knowledge necessary to design agricultural landscapes and management in such a way that conserves biodiversity and the services they provide to farmers.
15 August 2023
Ramesh wants to use biocontrol for more resilient agricultural systems
Ramesh Vetukuri is the newest researcher at the SLU Centre of Biological Control, CBC. His specialty is novel and sustainable methodologies to enhance plant yield, while effectively managing disease outbreaks.

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When it is biological control?

Researchers at the SLU Centre for Biological present an updated terminology and conceptual platform for biological control. The aim is to facilitate communication and legislation.