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• Association of Natural Biocontrol Producers (ANBP) - A professional association representing the biological pest control industry.
• Beneficial Insects Introduction Research Unit - Branch of the USDA that tests and imports exotic natural enemies of insect pests, using classical biological approaches.
• Biocontrol Method for Reedgrass - Information on the use of pathogens to suppress reedgrass in reforestation areas.
• Biological Control - Text and photographs describing the biological control of insect, disease and weed pests.
• Biological Control of Insect and Mite Pests - Article dealing with classical biological control using introduced species, augmentation of naturally occurring enemies and conservation of the enemies already present in the environment.
• Biological Control of Locusts - Locust and grasshopper control is currently carried out with chemical pesticides. This article describes control measures using a myco-pesticide based on the spores of a fungus pathogenic to insects.
• Biological Control of Mikania micrantha - Describes a biological control project being piloted in Fiji and Papua New Guinea, using caterpillars and a rust fungus to control mile-a-minute weed, Mikania micrantha.
• Biological Control of Turfgrass Snowmolds with the Fungus Typhula phacorrhiza - Dr. Tom Hsiang, at the University of Guelph, outlines his research into the use of a fungus to control a different fungus that causes serious damage to turf under lying snow.
• Biological Control Virtual Information Center - Biological control is the use of one organism to suppress another. Information on the method from the Center for Integrated Pest Management, NC State University.
• Biological Pest Control - Overview of this method of controlling pests and diseases in agriculture that relies on natural predation rather than introduced chemicals.
• Biological Pest Control - Reference and application guide for the use of the parasitic nematodes Steinernema for pest control.
• Bug Vacuums for Organic Crop Protection - Field vacuums provide a non-chemical approach to insect pest management. This article discusses their advantages and disadvantages and the sourcing of suitable equipment.
• Commercialization of biopesticides in Southeast Asia - A project supporting market introduction of biocontrol products for non-chemical crop protection, pest and disease control.
• Considerations for Purchasing and Releasing Biological Control Products - Advice for the potential user of natural enemies who must be aware of the legal and biological limitations of these biological control methods.
• History of Biological Pest Control - Including specifics on the biological control of pests of medical and veterinary importance. The site is maintained by Dr. E. F. Legner.
• Hylobius Transversovittatus - Article describing the control of the invasive plant purple loosestrife by the use of this introduced weevil.
• Leatherjacket Control in Organic Systems - Information on the life cycle of these pests, their prevention and control.
• Midwest Biological Control News - Discusses the use of insects to control crop, garden, and home pests. Includes an index and archived back issues.
• Nematodes as Biological Control Agents of Insects - Information on how entomopathogenic nematodes can be used as biological agents of insects and the taxonomy and systematics of these nematodes.
• New Sex Drug Turns Locusts Solo - Article describing how researchers have isolated a pheromone that locusts emit when they want to be left alone to mate. Use of this could prove an effective new weapon against this destructive species.
• Non-Chemical Methods for Controlling Diseases - Article discussing the factors that might encourage disease in plants, the use of resistant varieties, the exclusion of infected material, the sterilization of soil and other cultural practices. [PDF]
• Novel Mycoherbicides for Biological Control of Aquatic Weeds - Describes research into the use of fungal pathogens which are capable of killing problem weeds such as Water Lettuce and Water Hyacinth. [PDF]
• Stored Grain Pest Management - Effective control of stored grain pests with minimal pesticide use requires an integrated approach combining sanitation, monitoring and other preventive practices. This article looks at non-toxic treatments and biological control using natural enemies.
• Using Beauveria bassiana for Insect Management - Information on using this fungus for biological control of foliar pests.
• Weed-feeders - Describes in detail the available biological agents for control of various introduced weeds in the US.

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