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About the BioControl format

BioControl is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Insect-Plant Interactions and Control, Insect Pest Control Strategies, Insect Resistance and Genetics.

PublisherSpringer Nature
Reference styleNumbered (Springer Basic)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
1. Smith A, Jones B, Lee C (2023) A representative article title. BioControl 12:45–58

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Publishes research inInsect-Plant Interactions and Control Insect Pest Control Strategies Insect Resistance and Genetics Insect and Pesticide Research Insect behavior and control techniques
ISSN1386-6141
Citation impact (2-yr)2.45
h-index103
i10-index2,298
Total citations90,423
Article processing charge$3,390
Top institutions publishing hereAgricultural Research Service
Journal websitewww.springer.com
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Papers published in BioControl per year

89
2014
65
2015
69
2016
79
2017
58
2018
68
2019
79
2020
55
2021
48
2022
61
2023
66
2024
75
2025

Citation impact of BioControl by publication year

2.7K
2014
2.1K
2015
2.1K
2016
3.6K
2017
1.3K
2018
1.1K
2019
1.2K
2020
681
2021
451
2022
528
2023
299
2024
113
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in BioControl

Biological control using invertebrates and microorganisms: plenty of new opportunities

J.C. van Lenteren, K. Bolckmans, J. Köhl et al. · 18 Mar 2017

In augmentative biological control (ABC), invertebrate and microbial organisms are seasonally released in large numbers to reduce pests. Today it is applied on more than 30 million ha worldwide. Europe is the largest commercial market for invertebrate biological control agents, while North America has the largest sales of microbials. A strong growth in use of…

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The state of commercial augmentative biological control: plenty of natural enemies, but a frustrating lack of uptake

J.C. van Lenteren · 27 Jul 2011

Augmentative biological control concerns the periodical release of natural enemies. In commercial augmentative biological control, natural enemies are mass-reared in biofactories for release in large numbers to obtain an immediate control of pests. The history of commercial mass production of natural enemies spans a period of roughly 120 years. It has been a successful, environmentally…

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BioControl template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the BioControl format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the BioControl template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Springer Nature format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does BioControl use?
BioControl uses Numbered (Springer Basic) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: 1. Smith A, Jones B, Lee C (2023) A representative article title. BioControl 12:45–58
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to BioControl?
No. DocuGuru generates the sn-jnl LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Springer Nature-ready BioControl 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 BioControl template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the BioControl format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes BioControl?
BioControl is a multidisciplinary journal published by Springer Nature. DocuGuru's BioControl template matches Springer Nature's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready BioControl PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official BioControl template (the sn-jnl class) that is ready to submit to Springer Nature, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the BioControl template cost?
You can start writing in the BioControl template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready BioControl PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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