#SIF
Purpureocillium lilacinum strain YLOB boosts strawberry growth and health as an endophyte, reducing agrochemical reliance. A promising step for sustainable agriculture!
Details: maxapress.com/article/doi/10.48130/sif...
#SustainableAg #Biocontrol

New work in #RESPhysEnt

The multifaceted effects of Melia azedarach leaf extract on #Galleria mellonella: Enzymatic, histological & ultrastructural investigations
doi.org/10.1111/phen.70040

#Biocontrol #IPM
@wybouw.bsky.social @tbuescher.bsky.social @tobybruce.bsky.social @wileyecology.bsky.social

Varkens bestrijden Japanse duizendknoop in Enkhuizen Gemeente Enkhuizen start proef met varkens tegen de Japanse duizendknoop en reuzenberenklauw aan De Haling

Varkens bestrijden Japanse duizendknoop in Enkhuizen #Unielijst #biobeheer #biocontrol

westfrieslandpraat.nl/varkens-best...

Today we conducted the first release of the rosette weevil (Ceratapion basicorne), a biocontrol agent for invasive yellow starthistle, in Oregon! Here I'm carefully sprinkling the tiny insects in a cage, which we'll remove in a few weeks. #IPM #weed #biocontrol #InvasiveSpecies #weevil #insect

Amazing week at the World Agri-Tech and associated networking events on March 16-19. I met a lot of agriculture and food tech companies, investors and CVCs.
#startup #worldagritech #agriculture #fundraising #nematode #pheromones #cropprotection #ecofriendly #biocontrol #soilhealth #RegenerativeAg

Pesticide costs may go up by 25% due to West Asia crisis, says CropLife The ongoing conflict in West Asia is set to significantly raise input costs for India's crop protect

news.agropages.com/News/NewsDet... That's why it's good to use #biopesticides #biocontrol made in #fermentation from #microorganisms!

Alle fretten op eiland voor Noord-Ierse kust zijn uitgeroeid, met dank aan Woody de hond | Nieuwsblad Rathlin Island is het eerste eiland dat erin is geslaagd om de fret uit te roeien. Daarvoor dankt het vooral hond Woody, de held van alle 160 inwoners.

Alle fretten op eiland voor Noord-Ierse kust zijn uitgeroeid, met dank aan Woody de hond #biobeheer #biocontrol www.nieuwsblad.be/buitenland/a...

We had a great time at the Biomixer @ World Agritech/Foodtech on March 19!

Thanks to everyone who showed up! Thank you Biomixer for a great event!

📷 Biomixer

#worldagritech #biomixer #cropprotection #ecofriendly #biocontrol #soilhealth #pestcontrol

New research in #RESAgForestEnt

Semi-natural habitats drive species-specific pest responses in tropical eggplant farms: Direct and indirect pathways to #biocontrol
doi.org/10.1111/afe.70041

@jordancuff.bsky.social @chrisranger.bsky.social @ukladybirds.bsky.social @wileyecology.bsky.social

Fly Death Fungi (Entomophthora muscae) hijack fly lives with a parasitic twist in freshwater realms as spring awakens new cycles. Could this strategy inspire eco-friendly pest control? #FungiExplained #Mycology #Biocontrol

In 2021, Dr. Fatma Kaplan was featured in Comstock's Magazine. Take a closer look at Dr. Kaplan's story of cofounding Pheronym and learn about our goals to use nematode pheromones to control ag pests: ow.ly/i06550YwOY8

#WomensHistoryMonth #biocontrol

📷 Fred Greaves

#SIF
Weeds like Achyranthes & Parthenium produce antifungal compounds, offering eco-friendly alternatives to chemical fungicides for crop & human health.
Details: maxapress.com/article/doi/10.48130/sif...
#Biocontrol #Weeds

Utricularia. Evaluating the carnivorous efficacy of Utricularia aurea (Lamiales: Lentibulariaceae) on the larval stages of Anopheles stephensi, Culex quinquefasciatus, and Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae). Ajeet Kumar Mohanty, Abhishek Govekar, Charles de Souza, Abhipsa Mohapatra, Malapati Kuppuswamy Janarthanam, Raja Vukanti, Justin J. Montemarano, Praveen Balabaskaran Nina. Journal of Medical Entomology. Photo of Utricularia aurea in situ.

U is for Utricularia — A.k.a. #bladderworts are carnivorous aquatic #plants in freshwater habitats. A study in the Journal of Medical Entomology @entsocamerica.bsky.social looks at how they prey on mosquito larvae and potential use as #biocontrol.

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#BioOneCompleteAtoZ #botany

#BPR
Study identifies key fungal pathogens of tea gray blight and 8 beneficial rhizobacteria for biocontrol, offering sustainable disease management solutions.
Details: maxapress.com/article/doi/10.48130/bpr...
#Tea #Biocontrol

#SIF
Green-synthesized silver nanoparticles, especially from Datura metel, show strong antifungal power against Colletotrichum, offering eco-friendly crop protection.
Details: maxapress.com/article/doi/10.48130/sif...
#Nanoparticles #Biocontrol

'Crisis' on the land as tens of thousands of rabbits are culled Farmers say they are killing thousands of wild rabbits on their properties, but the problem is getting worse and they are seeking help.

'Crisis' on the land as tens of thousands of rabbits are culled #Rabbits #Biocontrol #FederalGovernment

Australia is experiencing a bunny boom. What's next for biocontrol? With millions of feral rabbits currently hopping around the continent, you might wonder if the viruses that kept their numbers down in the past still work.

Australia is experiencing a bunny boom. What's next for biocontrol? #rabbits #biocontrol #myxomatosis

Montana Biocontrol Project: Bugs battling invasive weeds The Montana Biocontrol Project uses biocontrol agents, or living things like insects and fungi, to combat invasive weed infestations.

Update on #biocontrol efforts for #weedmanagement in #Montana...

www.kpax.com/news/western-montana-new...

#WSWS #weedscience #invasiveplants

A photo of a translucent yellow slug-like weevil larva on a leaf covered with scraped holes.

A photo of a planted buddleja bush with its leaves all covered with scraped holes.

On Friday I saw my first Buddleja weevils in Ōtautahi-Christchurch, NZ. This is a biocontrol agent purposefully introduced into NZ to control butterfly bush, *Buddleja davidii*, which had been spreading out-of-control through much of the country.

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#SIF
Cordyceps fungi can green-synthesize silver & gold nanoparticles with potent biocidal properties against crop pests, diseases & weeds.
Details: maxapress.com/article/doi/10.48130/sif...
#GreenNanotechnology #Biocontrol

Endophytic 'Bodyguards': How Insect-Killing Fungi Inside Plants Can Help Manage Pests Beneficial fungi living inside plants can act as built‑in bodyguards to weaken pests and boost plant defenses, offering a promising option for integrated pest management programs.

entomologytoday.org/2026/03/04/e... So cool! #fungi #endophytes #biocontrol #IPM

Potential Drivers of Successful Biocontrol: A Perspective on Parasitoids Parasitoids are central to classical biological control, yet predicting their long-term effectiveness post release remains challenging. In Aotearoa New Zealand, three Microctonus (Hymenoptera: Bracon...

📢 Publication Alert – 2nd Paper from My PhD!

I’m excited to share my recent publication in the New Zealand Journal of Zoology 🎉

Paper link: rsnz.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

@angmcgaughran.bsky.social

#Biocontrol #Genomics #Parasitoids #NewZealand #Transcriptomics #Microbiome

New research in #RESAgForestEnt

Nitrogen #fertiliser input alters prey #consumption rate of a widespread #aphid predator, #Harmonia axyridis
doi.org/10.1111/afe.70037

#Biocontrol #PopulationDynamics
@jordancuff.bsky.social @chrisranger.bsky.social @ukladybirds.bsky.social @wileyecology.bsky.social

Reduced fertilization regimes could boost biocontrol service without reducing crop yield Fertilization level influences pest control effectiveness in tomato crops. High fertilization increases plant growth and aphid density but reduces the performance of the parasitoid Aphidius ervi. In ...

🌾🌾Reduced fertilization regimes could boost biocontrol service without reducing crop yield #OpenAccess #aphids #biocontrol
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Have these in your #garden? Good! You have a garden that is friendly to beneficial insects that help control pests. #biocontrol

Great praying mantis at @californiaepa.bsky.social HQ. Today is Integrated Pest Management #IPM awards today celebrating sustainable ways to control pests #biocontrol. Excited to attend as a last awardee!

Everyone is aware of the unmatched strength and power of composites in engineering. What if we applied the composite concept to the #biopesticide market for agricultural #pestcontrol? 🌱 bit.ly/3MCGn2t

#ecofriendly #pheromones #nematodes #biocontrol

Egg‐induced defensive volatiles in rice: a strategy to recruit egg parasitoids for biological control of rice stem borers This study elucidates the pivotal role of Chilo suppressalis egg deposition in modulating rice volatile profiles, demonstrating that specific upregulated volatiles enhance the plant's attractiveness ...

🌾🐛Egg-induced defensive volatiles in rice: a strategy to recruit egg parasitoids for biological control of rice stem borers #plantvolatiles #parasitoids #biocontrol
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Pathogenicity of Serratia marcescens strains as biological control agent: Implications for sustainable pest management Schematic illustration of the mechanism of actions of Serratia marcescens. (a) Midgut-oriented insect mortality. (1) S. marcescens is ingested by the insect during feeding. (2) The bacterium colonize...

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Pathogenicity of Serratia marcescens strains as biological control agent: Implications for sustainable pest management #Serratia #Biocontrol
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

The path to becoming a scientist entrepreneur isn't easy. Dr. Fatma Kaplan shared her journey of becoming a scientist entrepreneur at Women and Allies in Entomology at Entomology 2025. Read her inspiring keynote speech ➡️ bit.ly/4qIC3fX

#entomology #nematodes #pheromones #biocontrol #entsoc25