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.

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.

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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.

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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

  • 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.
  • 2025-05-07

    Soil microbes shape the future of crop breeding

    A better understanding of the plant-microbe partnerships can lead to more resilient and sustainable agriculture. When breeding crops it is now time to consider both the plant and its microbial partners together.
  • 2025-05-02

    How crops shape their microbial communities

    With the help of microbes, plants can improve their growth, stay healthy, and endure stress. In a new study on finger millet, researchers show that plants play an active role in choosing which microbes live in and around them.

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.
Collaborate with CBC

Research

We develop knowledge about biological control; to use living organisms to control pests. Learn about our research areas here.
CBC's research
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Contact us

Contact us if you have questions about our business or would like to discuss research collaborations, orders or inquiries.