SLU Centre for Biological Control

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

  • The centre is virtual with researchers located at different SLU departments in Uppsala and Alnarp.
  • A close cooperation with stakeholders, such as growers, industry, authorities and organisations is an important part of our activities.
  • Contact us if you have questions about our business or would like to discuss research collaborations, orders or inquiries.

News

  • 2025-06-24

    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.
  • 2025-06-19

    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.
  • 2025-06-17

    Call for pilot projects in biological control

    Do you have an innovative idea in biological control that you’d like to explore? The SLU Centre for Biological Control (CBC) is now inviting applications from SLU researchers for pilot projects that support research development and foster new collaborations – apply by 15 September 2025.

Collaborate with us

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.