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?

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

  • 2025-10-09

    Prime Minister visits SLU in Alnarp – focus on research for future food security

    Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson visited SLU Alnarp on October 8 to learn more about research that strengthens Sweden’s preparedness and contributes to a sustainable food system. During the visit, he saw how SLU is developing robust and resilient crops for future food production.
  • 2025-10-09

    CBC’s potato research draws Prime Minister’s interest

    Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson visited SLU Alnarp to learn about research that strengthens Sweden’s food security and agricultural innovation. The visit brought special attention to research on sustainable solutions against potato late blight.
  • 2025-09-22

    Biological indicators can be the key to healthy soils in Europe

    The EU wants all soils to be healthy by 2050 – but reaching that goal requires better ways to measure soil health. A new study shows that biological indicators, such as nematodes, could play an important role, but that more data and coordination are needed.

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.

Research

We develop knowledge about biological control; to use living organisms to control pests. Learn about our research areas here.
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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.