Research2 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Conservation biological control: putting natural enemies to work
Why supporting resident predators and parasitoids can be as important as releasing new ones, and what it means for spray decisions.
Bio Smart Solutions

Agroecology · Crop protection
Integrated pest management, biological control and functional biodiversity, turned into practical, science-based solutions for growers and their partners.



Neoseiulus cucumeris — predatory mite

(01)Who we are
Webringagroecology,biologicalcontrolandfunctionalbiodiversitytogethertomakecropprotectionpractical,science-basedandresilient.
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Needs assessment, strategy and on-farm crop protection programmes.
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Field trials that validate new tools under real growing conditions.
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Extension that helps growers and advisors adopt practical, science-based solutions.

Applied R&D — from lab bench to field plot
(02)Two ways we work
(03)Product pipeline
(04)How we work
Agroecological expertise, practical crop protection experience and applied innovation, brought together at every stage of a project.
Understanding the crop, the pest complex, current practices and what success looks like for you.
Designing an IPM, biological control or biodiversity strategy that fits the system and the market.
Applied R&D and trials that test and refine solutions under real growing conditions.
Field roll-out, monitoring and extension so growers and advisors can carry it forward.
(05)Insights & news
Technical notes for growers, agronomists, advisors and product group representatives.
Research2 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Why supporting resident predators and parasitoids can be as important as releasing new ones, and what it means for spray decisions.
Extension23 Sept 2026 · 5 min read
Adoption of biological tools depends on clear, practical guidance. A look at how knowledge transfer bridges research and practice.
Innovation14 Sept 2026 · 7 min read
Not all flowers are equal. Selecting plant species that feed beneficial insects without hosting pests is the key design challenge.