Biocontrol Science and Technology

Aims & Scope

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.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.2
2024	1.50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.386

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	14141

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	405

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Review on safety of the entomopathogenic fungi<i>Beauveria bassiana</i>and<i>Beauveria brongniartii</i>

  Citation: 561

  Authors: Gisbert

• Review on safety of the entomopathogenic fungus<i>Metarhizium anisopliae</i>

  Citation: 454

  Authors: Gisbert

• Production, formulation and application of the entomopathogenic fungus <i>Beauveria bassiana</i> for insect control: current status

  Citation: 402

  Authors: M. G., T. J., G. G.

• Mechanisms of biocontrol and plant growth-promoting activity in soil bacterial species of<i>Bacillus</i>and<i>Pseudomonas</i>: a review

  Citation: 400

  Authors: Gustavo, Ma. del Carmen, M.

• Suppression of soil-borne plant diseases with composts: A review

  Citation: 322

  Authors: R., E.

• Is the Naturally Derived Insecticide Spinosad® Compatible with Insect Natural Enemies?

  Citation: 264

  Authors: Trevor, Javier, Elisa

• Root Colonization by Inoculated Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria

  Citation: 238

  Authors: E., E., A.

• The entomopathogenic fungi<i>Isaria farinosa</i>(formerly<i>Paecilomyces farinosus</i>) and the<i>Isaria fumosorosea</i>species complex (formerly<i>Paecilomyces fumosoroseus</i>): biology, ecology and use in biological control

  Citation: 218

  Authors: Gisbert

• Are There any Risks in Using Entomopathogenic Fungi for Pest Control, with Particular Reference to the Bioactive Metabolites of Metarhizium, Tolypocladium and Beauveria species?

  Citation: 216

  Authors: Hermann, Alain, Tariq M.

• Biofungicides as alternative to synthetic fungicide control of grey mould (<i>Botrytis cinerea</i>) – prospects and challenges

  Citation: 202

  Authors: Joel A., David, Lord, Samuel K., Balakrishnan, Annemiek

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