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

  • 2026-01-29

    The right flower can attract more beneficial organisms – above and below ground

    Not all flowers deliver the same benefits. A new study from SLU shows that choosing the right plant species for flower strips can simultaneously support pollinators, natural enemies to pests, and soil life – while poor choices may have the opposite effect.
  • 2026-01-21

    Mini-symposium on ecosystem services in smallholder agroecosystems

    How can ecosystem services strengthen sustainable crop production in smallholder farming? This mini-symposium 29 January brings together international and Swedish researchers to share insights on ecosystem-based solutions for resilient agriculture.
  • 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.

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.