December 2025 / January 2026
The basics of bio-control
Biological control – better known as biocontrol – leverages natural processes such as biostimulants and predation to manage pests and diseases. A recent talk by applied entomologist Dr Francois Bekker of the Department of Conservation Biology and Entomology at Stellenbosch University focused on biocontrol based on pathogens, parasitoids and predators.
