Biocontrol Science and Technology

"Biocontrol Science and Technology" presents original research and reviews in the fields of biological pest, disease and weed control. The journal covers the following areas: animal pest control by natural enemies; biocontrol of plant diseases; weed biocontrol; 'classical' biocontrol; augmentative releases of natural enemies; quality control of beneficial organisms; microbial pesticides; properties of biocontrol agents, modes of actions and methods of application; physiology and behaviour of biocontrol agents and their interaction with hosts; pest and natural enemy dynamics, and simulation modelling; genetic improvement of natural enemies including genetic manipulation; natural enemy production, formulation, distribution and release methods; environmental impact studies; releases of selected and/or genetically manipulated organisms; safety testing; the role of biocontrol methods in integrated crop protection; conservation and enhancement of natural enemy populations; effects of pesticides on biocontrol organisms; biocontrol legislation and policy; registration and commercialization.