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Why Spider Mite Hotspots Persist in Tomato Greenhouses — and How to Control Them

Why Spider Mite Hotspots Persist in Tomato Greenhouses — and How to Control Them

Why Spider Mite Hotspots Persist in Tomato Greenhouses — and How to Control Them

Aug 20, 20253 min read

Why Aphidius colemani Underperforms in Late Summer — and How to Improve Aphid Control in Greenhouse Peppers

Why Aphidius colemani Underperforms in Late Summer — and How to Improve Aphid Control in Greenhouse Peppers

Why Aphidius colemani Underperforms in Late Summer — and How to Improve Aphid Control in Greenhouse Peppers

Aug 14, 20253 min read

Thrips Trouble in Ornamentals? What’s Working Right Now in Biological Control

Thrips Trouble in Ornamentals? What’s Working Right Now in Biological Control

Thrips Trouble in Ornamentals? What’s Working Right Now in Biological Control

Aug 12, 20253 min read

Thrips parvispinus: Why Persistent Infestations Demand a Layered Biocontrol Strategy

Thrips parvispinus: Why Persistent Infestations Demand a Layered Biocontrol Strategy

Thrips parvispinus: Why Persistent Infestations Demand a Layered Biocontrol Strategy

Jul 30, 20252 min read

Why Aphidius colemani Alone Isn’t Enough: Managing Cotton Melon Aphids in Hot Weather

Why Aphidius colemani Alone Isn’t Enough: Managing Cotton Melon Aphids in Hot Weather

Why Aphidius colemani Alone Isn’t Enough: Managing Cotton Melon Aphids in Hot Weather

Jul 13, 20253 min read

Mastering Clean Starts: Best Practices for Introducing Pest-Free Strawberry Plants

Mastering Clean Starts: Best Practices for Introducing Pest-Free Strawberry Plants

Mastering Clean Starts: Best Practices for Introducing Pest-Free Strawberry Plants

Jun 5, 20255 min read

Biocontrol vs. Resident Thrips: A Smarter IPM Strategy for Greenhouse Cucumbers

Biocontrol vs. Resident Thrips: A Smarter IPM Strategy for Greenhouse Cucumbers

Biocontrol vs. Resident Thrips: A Smarter IPM Strategy for Greenhouse Cucumbers

May 28, 20253 min read

Top 3 Mistakes Growers Make Right After Receiving Biocontrols (And How to Avoid Them)

Top 3 Mistakes Growers Make Right After Receiving Biocontrols (And How to Avoid Them)

Top 3 Mistakes Growers Make Right After Receiving Biocontrols (And How to Avoid Them)

Apr 15, 20254 min read

Maximizing Bumblebee Longevity in Greenhouse Pollination: A Grower's Week-by-Week Guide

Maximizing Bumblebee Longevity in Greenhouse Pollination: A Grower's Week-by-Week Guide

Maximizing Bumblebee Longevity in Greenhouse Pollination: A Grower's Week-by-Week Guide

Apr 7, 20253 min read

Predatory Mites vs. Cold Nights: How to get More Thrips Control With Amblyseius cucumeris in Strawberries

Predatory Mites vs. Cold Nights: How to get More Thrips Control With Amblyseius cucumeris in Strawberries

Predatory Mites vs. Cold Nights: How to get More Thrips Control With Amblyseius cucumeris in Strawberries

Mar 4, 20253 min read

Ditch the Thrips: Optimize Preventative Dipping for Lower Costs & Healthier Plants

Ditch the Thrips: Optimize Preventative Dipping for Lower Costs & Healthier Plants

Ditch the Thrips: Optimize Preventative Dipping for Lower Costs & Healthier Plants

Feb 25, 20254 min read

Gearing Up for Spring: Cost-Effective Thrips Control for Winter Greenhouse Production

Gearing Up for Spring: Cost-Effective Thrips Control for Winter Greenhouse Production

Gearing Up for Spring: Cost-Effective Thrips Control for Winter Greenhouse Production

Feb 19, 20255 min read

Effectively Managing Aphid Populations: A Greenhouse Grower’s Guide to Biological Control

Effectively Managing Aphid Populations: A Greenhouse Grower’s Guide to Biological Control

Effectively Managing Aphid Populations: A Greenhouse Grower’s Guide to Biological Control

Sep 20, 20246 min read

Mastering Sustainable Aphid Control Part 1: A Deep Dive into Their Biology, Behaviour, and Key Differences Between Major Species

Mastering Sustainable Aphid Control Part 1: A Deep Dive into Their Biology, Behaviour, and Key Differences Between Major Species

Mastering Sustainable Aphid Control Part 1: A Deep Dive into Their Biology, Behaviour, and Key Differences Between Major Species

Sep 12, 20246 min read

Mastering Thrips Control: A 5-Step Guide for Controlling Every Life Stage to Prevent Outbreaks

Mastering Thrips Control: A 5-Step Guide for Controlling Every Life Stage to Prevent Outbreaks

Mastering Thrips Control: A 5-Step Guide for Controlling Every Life Stage to Prevent Outbreaks

Aug 27, 20246 min read

5 Powerful Steps for Preventing Early Thrips Outbreaks in Your Greenhouse Crops

5 Powerful Steps for Preventing Early Thrips Outbreaks in Your Greenhouse Crops

5 Powerful Steps for Preventing Early Thrips Outbreaks in Your Greenhouse Crops

Aug 21, 20247 min read

What is Biological Control? 4 Essential Things Every New IPM Scout & Specialist Should Know.

What is Biological Control? 4 Essential Things Every New IPM Scout & Specialist Should Know.

What is Biological Control? 4 Essential Things Every New IPM Scout & Specialist Should Know.

Aug 13, 20246 min read

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