Biological control involves the utilisation of natural predators, parasites and pathogens to suppress pest populations, while Integrated Pest Management (IPM) combines biological methods with cultural ...

Because they are permanent pests of rose growers, possibly reducing even the most vigorous bushes to quilts of yellowing, stippled foliage and reduced flowering, spider mites can be a major problem.

New CABI-led research has revealed that biological control generates ‘desirable outcomes’ within all One Health dimensions – mitigating global change issues such as chemical pollution, biocide ...

The biological control of fruit fly parasitoids represents a pivotal approach in integrated pest management, targeting the regulation of economically significant fruit fly populations through the ...

Conservation (where a habitat is modified to allow the enemy to thrive). There are many successful examples. Ladybirds have long been a popular control for aphids; cactus moths have been instrumental ...

(Beyond Pesticides, November 30, 2023) Scientists at Minami Kyushu University in Japan have made a groundbreaking discovery of a new biological control for a target insect. They have identified a ...

Postharvest losses due to fungal infections remain a critical global issue, affecting food safety, economic value, and international trade. Fungal genera ...

Carlos Ledó Orriach of Veganic and Dr. Willian Batista Silva of Rainbow Bio answer your toughest questions on biological ...