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Biological Control Template
Write in a clean editor, then format for Biological Control in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Elsevier template with author–year references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.
About the Biological Control format
Biological Control is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Insect-Plant Interactions and Control, Plant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity, Biological Control of Invasive Species.
| Publisher | Elsevier |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Author–year (Harvard) Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Biological Control, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
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| Publishes research in | Insect-Plant Interactions and Control Plant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity Biological Control of Invasive Species Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control Plant and animal studies |
| ISSN | 1049-9644 |
| Citation impact (2-yr) | 3.46 |
| h-index | 157 |
| i10-index | 4,172 |
| Total citations | 212,515 |
| Article processing charge | $4,370 |
| Open access | Yes |
| Top institutions publishing here | Agricultural Research Service |
| Journal website | www.journals.elsevier.com |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
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Biological Control template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the Biological Control format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Biological Control template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Elsevier format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Biological Control use?
Biological Control uses Author–year (Harvard) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Biological Control, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Biological Control?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Biological Control document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Biological Control template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Biological Control format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes Biological Control?
Biological Control is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Biological Control template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Biological Control PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Biological Control template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Biological Control template cost?
You can start writing in the Biological Control template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Biological Control PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.