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

  • 2025-11-24

    Chantal is making crop production more sustainable in Rwanda

    “Sweden is opening my eyes from different angles,” says Chantal Uwituze, a PhD student from the University of Rwanda currently visiting SLU. Her research focuses on how Rwanda’s crop intensification program can become more sustainable – both for people and the planet.
  • 2025-11-18

    Pollinators and intercropping help faba beans fix more nitrogen

    Faba beans growing in diverse, intercropped fields show more active nitrogen-fixing nodules and higher yields, thanks in part to pollinators and edge effects. A new study demonstrates how strategic field layouts can contribute to beneficial plant-soil interactions.
  • 2025-10-24

    Mushroom waste offers a sustainable path to cleaner water

    Materials left over from mushroom cultivation could provide an environmentally friendly solution to cleaner, safer water for agriculture. This is shown in a new pilot study from SLU.

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.