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Conservation biological control: putting natural enemies to work

Research

2 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.

GrowersAgronomistsAdvisors

Extension

23 Sept 2026 · 5 min read

From trial plot to farm: making extension work for biologicals

Adoption of biological tools depends on clear, practical guidance. A look at how knowledge transfer bridges research and practice.

GrowersAdvisorsProduct reps

Functional biodiversity: designing habitat that supports crop protection

Innovation

14 Sept 2026 · 7 min read

Functional biodiversity: designing habitat that supports crop protection

Not all flowers are equal. Selecting plant species that feed beneficial insects without hosting pests is the key design challenge.

GrowersAgronomistsIndustry

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