CITRUSBUSTERS is a four-year Research and Innovation Action funded by the European Union under Horizon Europe. It is a collective response to the urgent threats facing citrus production. The project brings together leading researchers, growers, industry experts, and biotech innovators from across Europe and Brazil to develop integrated strategies for pest prevention and control.
We envision a future where European citrus is safeguarded through sustainable, smart, and bio-based pest management solutions designed to meet the challenges of a changing climate.
Our core ambition is to equip growers with a robust, practical toolkit. It will help prevent, detect, and manage these devastating pests, supporting healthier crops, reducing reliance on conventional pesticides, and fostering a more resilient agricultural system.
“We protect Europe’s citrus biodiversity and production by uniting science, farming, and policy through sustainable, nature-based pest management.”
CITRUSBUSTERS is committed to delivering cutting-edge, sustainable solutions to protect citrus production across Europe. Our work is rooted in prevention, innovation, and the expansion of the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) toolbox. Citrus growers will be equipped with practical tools to ensure healthier and stronger yields.
before it’s too late
with ecological, DNA-free innovations
that reduce reliance on chemical pesticides
The Integrated Pest Management (IPM) toolbox is a well established, science-based approach promoted by the European Union and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to manage pests in a more sustainable way.
Rather than relying on chemical pesticides alone, IPM combines complementary strategies such as: