For students
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What is biological control?
What is biocontrol? And when is it biocontrol? Check out the definitions here and read about where it is used and what organisms can be part of biocontrol.
About CBC
Explore how CBC promotes sustainable innovations in agriculture and forestry through research and collaboration around biological control.
News
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Smart farming scares pests away – and lures them aside
Smallholder farmers in Africa struggle with weeds, insect pests and low soil fertility. The push-pull system, where crops are grown alongside other plants that scare away or attract pests, is one way of dealing with these problems. The method works – but not everywhere and not in the same way. -
The right flower can attract more beneficial organisms – above and below ground
Not all flowers deliver the same benefits. A new study from SLU shows that choosing the right plant species for flower strips can simultaneously support pollinators, natural enemies to pests, and soil life – while poor choices may have the opposite effect. -
Mini-symposium on ecosystem services in smallholder agroecosystems
How can ecosystem services strengthen sustainable crop production in smallholder farming? This mini-symposium 29 January brings together international and Swedish researchers to share insights on ecosystem-based solutions for resilient agriculture.
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Research
We develop knowledge about biological control; to use living organisms to control pests. Learn about our research areas here.
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