CABI BioProtection Portal: Registered BioProtectants Finder

The largest free resource for biological plant protection!

The CABI BioProtection Portal is a globally accessible, multilingual tool (in 17 languages) that enables development actors to identify and promote the use of nationally registered biocontrol and biopesticide solutions. It functions as a searchable directory by country, crop, and pest, with data validated by official regulatory sources. Accessible via mobile and desktop, the platform allows users to download country-specific information for offline use—essential for field-level implementation in low-infrastructure areas. Complemented by robust scientific and educational materials, the portal facilitates the integration of environmentally sustainable crop protection into development programs aligned with integrated pest management (IPM) and climate-smart agriculture.

This technology is pre-validated.

Scaling readiness: idea maturity 9/9; level of use unknown

Adults 18 and over: Positive high

Using bioprotection products instead of (highly hazardous) pesticides reduces risks to human health at all stages of the process, from production through to application and finally product consumption.

The poor: Positive low

Women: Positive low

The Portal can facilitating women's access to advisory services and bioprotection products where they may not have otherwise been able to easily access information.

Climate adaptability: Highly adaptable

Each product registered on the Portal is approved by the national regulator, meaning it is available for use in the climate(s) of that country.

Farmer climate change readiness: Significant improvement

Biodiversity: Positive impact on biodiversity

Biocontrol enables greater biodiversity by ensuring multiple species coexist. Chemicals from pesticides can run off or leach into water bodies, affecting aquatic life and drinking water availability. Minimising the use of chemical pesticides helps protect beneficial insects and soil microbes, which play a role in pollination, pest control and soil health. This allows for a healthier ecosystem, preventing imbalances and enabling better soil fertility and water quality, which help enable higher crop yields and improved food security.

Environmental health: Greatly improves environmental health

Soil quality: Does not affect soil health and fertility

Problem

Difficult to Find Reliable Data: Data on registered bioprotection products is scattered and hard to access, which slows down the use of safer pest control in communities.
No Simple Tools for Field Teams: Field staff and program managers lack easy tools to find and recommend effective, safe pest management options that follow IPM (Integrated Pest Management) principles.
Access Issues in Rural Areas: Poor internet and low digital skills make it hard for people in remote areas to get up-to-date pest control advice.
Hard to Scale Up Programs: Without a central, evidence-based resource, it is difficult to expand sustainable agriculture programs and adapt products to local needs.
Trouble Coordinating Across Countries: It is tough to manage projects in several countries without a shared platform to check product registration and provide scientific advice.

Solution

Offers a practical, field-ready tool for identifying safe and sustainable biological pest control options aligned with IPM principles.
Supports capacity building by providing educational materials, case studies, and practical guidance to strengthen implementation on the ground.
Enables program teams to operate in remote areas with downloadable country packs and offline usability, ensuring continuity of service delivery.
Provides a consistent, science-based reference that helps align projects with climate-smart, health-conscious agricultural practices.
Encourages collaboration among regulators, researchers, and field actors by offering a shared knowledge base across 47+ countries.

Key points to design your program

The CABI BioProtection Portal is designed to support sustainable agriculture by increasing access to registered bioprotection products and empowering informed pest management decisions. By promoting the use of biological solutions, the Portal helps reduce reliance on chemical pesticides, safeguard environmental and human health, and strengthen resilience against climate-related pest threats.

To integrate this technology into agricultural programs, key activities include:

Stakeholder Engagement: Conduct awareness campaigns with farmers, advisors, and regulatory bodies to promote the use of the Portal and raise interest in bioprotection as a safe, effective alternative.
Capacity Building: Facilitate training sessions on how to use the web and app versions, including navigation, product search, and interpretation of educational content.
Digital Access Support: Provide support for downloading country packs and using the offline app version, especially in remote areas with limited connectivity.
Monitoring and Learning: Track adoption trends, product usage, and user feedback to assess the Portal’s contribution to more sustainable pest control practices and inform future interventions.

IP

Countries with a green colour: Tested & adopted
Countries with a bright green colour: Adopted
Countries with a yellow colour: Tested
Countries with a blue colour: Testing ongoing

Countries where the technology is being tested or has been tested and adopted
Country	Testing ongoing	Tested	Adopted
Burkina Faso	–No ongoing testing	–Not tested	Adopted
Cape Verde	–No ongoing testing	–Not tested	Adopted
Chad	–No ongoing testing	–Not tested	Adopted
Côte d’Ivoire	–No ongoing testing	–Not tested	Adopted
Egypt	–No ongoing testing	–Not tested	Adopted
Gambia	–No ongoing testing	–Not tested	Adopted
Ghana	–No ongoing testing	–Not tested	Adopted
Guinea-Bissau	–No ongoing testing	–Not tested	Adopted
Kenya	–No ongoing testing	–Not tested	Adopted
Malawi	–No ongoing testing	–Not tested	Adopted
Mali	–No ongoing testing	–Not tested	Adopted
Mauritania	–No ongoing testing	–Not tested	Adopted
Morocco	–No ongoing testing	–Not tested	Adopted
Mozambique	–No ongoing testing	–Not tested	Adopted
Niger	–No ongoing testing	–Not tested	Adopted
Senegal	–No ongoing testing	–Not tested	Adopted
South Africa	–No ongoing testing	–Not tested	Adopted
Tanzania	–No ongoing testing	–Not tested	Adopted
Uganda	–No ongoing testing	–Not tested	Adopted

This technology can be used in the colored agro-ecological zones. Any zones shown in white are not suitable for this technology.

Agro-ecological zones where this technology can be used
AEZ	Subtropic - warm	Subtropic - cool	Tropic - warm	Tropic - cool
Arid
Semiarid
Subhumid
Humid

Source: HarvestChoice/IFPRI 2009

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals that are applicable to this technology.

Goal 1: no poverty

Supporting farmers to reduce crop losses and build resilience to pests and diseases, and supporting agricultural service providers to deliver better and more sustainable results.

Goal 2: zero hunger

Increasing food security by helping farmers respond to pest threats and increasing access to safer foods by supporting farmers and countries to reduce the use of highly hazardous pesticides in favour of biological controls.

Goal 3: good health and well-being

Reducing exposure to highly hazardous pesticides amongst agricultural workers.

Goal 5: gender equality

Facilitating women's access to advisory services and inputs, as well as for men and youth

Goal 13: climate action

Equipping farmers and agricultural stakeholders with plant health advice that supports climate-resilience.

Goal 15: life on land

Promoting sustainable agricultural practices that protect biodiversity and contribute to halting land degradation.

Web Version:

On the homepage (https://bioprotectionportal.com/), start by selecting your country of interest, occupation, and the relevant crop and/or pest to perform a search.
Use the menu bar to explore educational resources, latest news, and membership information.
To change the website’s language, click the globe icon in the top right corner and select your preferred language.

Mobile App Version:

Download and install the APP on PlayStore (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bioprotectionportal.offline)
Begin by selecting your preferred language via the globe icon in the top right corner.
Choose your country of interest from the drop-down list and click “Download Now” to install the corresponding country pack.
Note: Country packs are available in local languages and English and allow offline access to product information and guidance.