your command center for classical weed biological control resources in North America
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Biological control (also called “biocontrol”) of weeds is the deliberate use of living organisms to limit the abundance of a target weed. Throughout this website, “biological control” refers to “classical biological control,” which reunites host-specific natural enemies from the weed’s native range with the target weed.
Learn some basics in plant biology and identification to help you properly differentiate your target weed from other species. Explore the weed species currently targeted by biocontrol in North America.
Useful tools and applications related to all aspects of weed biological control in North America.
Explore the directory of North American biocontrol researchers and get to know their current programs.
From field guides to technical manuals to biocontrol symposium proceedings, we've assembled helpful publications for your biocontrol needs.
How-to videos explaining the tools and practices of biocontrol.
Biocontrol is both a science and practice, so there is a lot of jargon. Get definitions and explanations here.
Get answers for some of the most common questions about biocontrol theory and practice.
Explore our compilation of guides, manuals, and catalogs describing the use of
for the biocontrol of arthropods in North America and beyond.
