The Biocontrol Agents Market Experienced Significant Growth
In 2025, the biocontrol agents market in the United Kingdom and the United States saw remarkable growth, with farmers increasingly turning to beneficial living organisms to control pests and plant diseases. These agents include parasitic wasps, ladybugs, beneficial nematodes, and micro-biological microorganisms that naturally control pests and serve as a sustainable and healthy alternative to chemical pesticides.
In the UK, farmers in vegetable farms and orchards, especially in apple and pear orchards, have increased the use of parasitic wasps to control scale insects and harmful pests. According to the UK Agricultural Association, this method has reduced pest damage by 20–30% and increased average crop productivity by 15%. Additionally, the use of ladybugs and beneficial nematodes in controlling soil-borne pests has reduced insecticide use by 25% and improved soil health and biodiversity. The UK biocontrol agents market in 2025 is estimated at approximately $1.2 billion, and it is predicted to reach $2 billion by 2030 with an annual growth rate of 10%.
2025 Plant Biostimulant
In the United States, the passage of the 2025 Plant Biostimulant Act by Congress has created a major transformation in sustainable agriculture. This law allows farmers to use biostimulant compounds and biocontrol agents to increase plant resistance to environmental stresses and diseases. The result of this policy has been increased demand for biological products and organic farming, with producers of biocontrol agents in California, Florida, and Texas reporting a 20–30% increase in sales. The U.S. biocontrol agents market in 2025 is estimated at approximately $3.5 billion and is expected to reach $6.5 billion by 2030.
A Turning Point for Sustainable Agriculture
Experts say this growth reflects increasing farmer awareness of the environmental and economic benefits of biocontrol agents. Reduced chemical pesticide use, preservation of biodiversity, improved soil quality, and increased agricultural sustainability are among the key advantages of this approach. It appears that 2025 is a turning point in the path of sustainable agriculture in the UK and the United States, and the biocontrol agents market is becoming a key segment of the agricultural industry.
