BioControl is the official journal of the International Organization for Biological Control (IOBC), publishing original research in all areas of biological pest and disease control. Offers interdisciplinary papers with a global perspective on the use of biological control in integrated pest management systems. Exclusively publishes original basic and applied research in biological control of invertebrates, vertebrates, and weed pests, and plant diseases. Also includes forum papers, invited reviews, and Letters to the Editor.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Insect ScienceQ1
Agronomy and Crop ScienceQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Entomology
Scopus Categories
Agronomy and Crop ScienceInsect Science
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Insect-Plant Interactions and ControlInsect Pest Control StrategiesInsect Resistance and GeneticsInsect and Pesticide ResearchInsect behavior and control techniquesEntomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest ControlBiological Control of Invasive SpeciesForest Insect Ecology and ManagementPlant and animal studiesPlant Parasitism and Resistance