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Why Fungus Gnats Explode When You Bring Houseplants Indoors in Fall

If plants have been summering outside, the fungus gnats are coming back inside with them. Damp soil, dropped leaves, and open air outdoors are exactly what fungus gnats need to lay eggs, and once those pots move back in,…

The Fall Whitefly Decision Every Poinsettia and Mum Grower Faces in September

Young poinsettia and mum crops are going onto benches now, and adult whiteflies are still moving in from surrounding vegetation through vents and open doors. What happens with them this month decides whether a biological…

Late-Season Mites and Aphids on Outdoor Cannabis

Outdoor crops are heading into flower now, and mite or aphid pressure this month carries different stakes than pressure back in July. As buds thicken and resin production ramps up, mites or aphids left unaddressed get ph…

Biological Control for Conventional Growers: Busting the Organic-Only Myth

Biological control is often associated with organic production, but beneficial insects, predatory mites, parasitoids, nematodes, and microbial products have become valuable tools in conventional growing operations as wel…

Late Summer Thrips and Whitefly Control

For seasonal growers, late summer is the opportunity to break pest cycles before new crops enter production. Thrips pupating in growing media, whitefly populations lingering on crop residue, and unmanaged weeds can all s…

The Lost Acre puts Isaria to Work

A New Way to Bring Isarid Home Isarid HG is an entomopathogenic fungus formulated for home and garden growers, now available in a 4oz size built for houseplants, backyard beds, and container gardens rather than commercia…

Why Heat Hits Plants Twice: Stress and Pest Reproduction in the Same Window

Heat does two things to your plants at once. It speeds up how fast pests reproduce, and it weakens your plants' own ability to defend themselves, and those two effects compound rather than simply adding up. This isn't a …

Biological Control Isn't Experimental, Chemical Resistance is the Real Risk

Biological control is not the newer, riskier option. It is often the more durable one. Commercial greenhouses, food producers, and cannabis operations have run beneficial insects and predatory mites as their primary stra…

Natural Enemies Joins the Jungle Plant Pop-Up at Rainforest Flora

You'll find rare tropical plant specialists, beginner-friendly houseplant sellers, handmade ceramics and pottery, plant accessories, and food and beverage vendors, all set in Rainforest Flora's greenhouse grounds. Walk t…