New publication on Natural Substances

We are happy to announce the publication of our peer reviewed article: “Data decision tree for identifying potential risks for natural substances when used in plant protection” in the last release of Biocontrol Science and Technology at Taylor & Francis. This article has been written by: Marloes Busschers, Roma Gwynn, Lara Ramaekers, Jennifer Lewis and […]

Call for Nominations

The Bernard Blum Award is given annually to the most innovative biocontrol product of the year. The award recipient should have a high impact in the management of pests or diseases whilst having a low impact on human health and the environment. This year there will be 4 entries rewarded at ABIM and all 4 […]

Meetings Calendar IBMA 2023

Online Hybrid In Person June Date Meeting Type Format 11th National Group Monthly meeting 23rd Board Meeting Monthly meeting 28th Natural Substances PG Quarterly meeting July Date Meeting Type Format Key Outputs 10th National Group Monthly meeting Online Monthy agenda – advocacy, PG and key topics 23rd Board Meeting Monthly meeting Online Monthly agenda – […]

22nd May – NewsFlash 23#07

ABIM 2023 – Register now
Save the Date! 22/06 afternoon – IBMA Webinar for IBMA Members only
Update on the revise guidance on the risk assessment of PPPs on bees
IBMA contribution to the consultation on the revised guidance on the risk assessment of PPPs on bees
International Scientific Workshop “Diversifying Business Models for Biocontrol Deployment”

Press Release – 27th April 2023

We need biological control for the agriculture transition The 129 biological control substances planned for submission by 2028 in the EU, show that biologicals are ready to make a substantial contribution to the achievement of synthetic pesticide reduction targets.Data presented to the European Commission in March 2023 shows an abundance of biological controls in the […]

Invitation for the 28th April 2023 – IBMA, PAN Europe, Biofili Association Symposium

Dear Madam, Dear Sir, Pesticide Action Network (PAN) Europe, the Biofili association and IBMA, the Biocontrol Manufacturers with the support of the member of the European Parliament, Ivan Vilibor Sinčić, are organizing an online symposium Safe and sustainable food production in Croatia – reducing pesticide use by IPM uptake with biocontrol. The draft Regulation on […]

IEEP, IBMA and the Think2030 platform invites you to Take part in the 2023 European Green Deal Barometer

IBMA is proud to be part of the Think2030 platform created by the Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP) and support the 3rd edition of the Green Deal Barometer survey. Think 2030 is a multi-stakeholder platform providing science-based ideas and solutions for a sound implementation of the European Green Deal, in line with the SDGs. Launched by IEEP and its partners […]

Michel Guillon

Dear All, It is with great sadness that I have to inform you of the death of IBMA former Board member, Michel Guillon.  IBMA Board, IBMA Secretariat and former IBMA Secretariat members’ thoughts are with his family and friends. Below is a note from Sara Chatham, Former IBMA secretary, sara-chatham@orange.fr: Michel Guillon, co-founder with Bernard Blum of […]