Corn in Husk
Ladybird beetle, Coleomegilla maculata, on strawberry plant in organic high tunnel.
Pink spotted lady beetles (Coleomegilla maculata) feeding on artificial diet.
Corn can be infected by fungus, Aspergillus flavus. This infected corn can be contaminated with toxins, including aflatoxin.
lady beetles under microscope
Mission
The mission of the Biological Control of Pests Research Unit (BCPRU) is to conduct basic and applied research on the production and use of biological control agents of agricultural and urban pests, in partnership with industry whenever feasible. Emphasis is placed on development of in vivo and in vitro mass rearing methods and technology, including technology for harvesting, packaging, storage and distribution of quality-assured biological control agents. Specific techniques are developed for the use of biological control in the regional management of specific pests.People
