Brazil leads transition to biological control in agriculture

Biological control has established itself as an effective and sustainable strategy for pest management in Brazilian agriculture. With applications across different crops and biomes, the practice combines science, efficiency, and environmental preservation — and has gained a foothold in crop planning across the country. According to data from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa), the number of registered biological products has been showing significant growth in recent years. This trend follows the increasing demand for production systems with lower impact and greater resilience. A viable and effective alternative By using living organisms such as fungi, bacteria, viruses, or predatory insects, biological control seeks to restore the ecological balance between pests and their natural enemies. This approach can be applied both preventively and curatively, with advantages such as lower risk of resistance, absence of toxic residues, and compatibility with integrated pest ...