Entomology

At a ceremony at Harvard University yesterday, researchers from SLU received the 2018 Ig Nobel Prize in Biology. They received the price for demonstrating that wine experts can reliably identify, by

At a ceremony at Harvard University yesterday, researchers from SLU received the 2018 Ig Nobel Prize in Biology. They received the price for demonstrating that wine experts can reliably identify, by

We contribute to the development of new knowledge concerning the use of living organisms to control pests and diseases. CBC is a competence driven actor in biological control, both nationally and

The symposium took place in Uppsala, Sweden, 11-15 September 2017.

Many insects are known to be attracted to the smell of fermented products such as beer, wine and vinegar. Recent work has revealed how this attraction forms part of the intricate ecological

FältForsk is a joint body created by SLU and other organizations within the agricultural sector. FältForsk's main objective is to coordinate, develop and secure high quality agricultural field

cbsent Christer Björkman's main research interests are plant/insect interactions, tritrophic interactions, insect ecology, forest entomology, plant resistance, biological control, population biology

New results from research on biological control in different systems were discussed on 15 September at SLU in Uppsala. The Centre for Biological Control – CBC sponsored a session on biological

News cajsa.lithell@slu.se News Here you will find news related to the activities at the Unit for Risk Assessment of Plant Pests.

During 2018 there is an opportunity to participate in the exciting and important work performed at the Unit for Risk Assessment of Plant Pests. We are currently offering several short-term

Here you will find completed and ongoing major projects that the unit is involved in. Completed projects Trade and production of plants and plant products in Sweden - A knowledge base for pest risk

We perform independent analyses which will provide support to the Swedish Board of Agriculture in their effort to counter the damage of non-indigenous pests.