The Association of Natural Biocontrol Producers (ANBP)

The Association of Natural Biocontrol Producers (ANBP) is a professional association representing the biological pest management industry. Augmentative biological control utilizes beneficial insects, mites and nematodes to manage agricultural, horticultural and plant pests. ANBP membership includes producers, distributors, and in addition, users of natural enemies as well as allied industry supporters, university researchers, extension agents and regulatory representatives.

ANBP’s mission is to address key issues of the augmentative biological control industry through advocacy, education, and quality assurance.

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ANBP participates in Entomological Society of America (ESA) Symposium, November 2019

ANBP was asked to join a symposium this fall on “advocating for the use of biological control in IPM”.  One of our ANBP Advisers, Dr. Norm Leppla (Univ. of Florida) co-authored the talk with Richard Ward (ANBP President), and Lynn LeBeck (ANBP Exe. Director).  To see how both our ANBP members are currently “advocating for…

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Guidelines for Purchasing and Using Commercial Natural Enemies in North America

Recently updated, this guide covers all of North America and includes all ANBP member companies and the products they sell.

Where can I buy beneficials?

Looking to buy beneficial insects, mites, or nematodes for biological control (biocontrol)? See a list of our current members and get links to their websites.

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