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Three Interesting Podcasts

We checked in on our friend, Shango Los, @shapingfire on Instagram, to see what he’s been up to lately. Some new episodes of his Shaping Fire podcast have dropped. It’s a great source for keeping up with what…

Early Spider Mite Pockets Begin Forming in March

March is often when the first spider mite activity of the season begins to appear, not as widespread pressure, but as small, stress‑related pockets that develop quietly before populations expand. These early pockets are …

Larvanem - Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

Larvanem contains infective third-stage juveniles (L3) of Heterorhabditis bacteriophora, an entomopathogenic nematode that targets a broad range of soil-dwelling pests including weevils, white grubs, root aphids, and mor…

Using Larvanem® to Control Japanese Beetle Grubs

Japanese beetles are best managed before they become a visible, above‑ground problem. While adult beetles feed on foliage, flowers, and fruit, the most effective point of intervention is the grub stage, where larvae feed…

March Myth Buster: Waiting for Problems to Appear Before Releasing Beneficials

A common misconception in pest management is that action should only begin once pests are clearly visible. That mindset is largely shaped by experience with sprays, where applications are tied directly to what can be see…

Entonem (OMRI) — Steinernema feltiae - Nematodes for Soil and Foliar Pest Control

Entonem contains third-stage larvae (L3) ofSteinernema feltiae, an entomopathogenic nematode that targets fungus gnats, thrips, beetles, and other pests with soil or foliar life stages. These microscopic roundworms…

A Look Among Variegated Houseplants

When it comes to color, variegated houseplants are amazing. Each leaf tells a unique story, and the details can change depending on how you look at it. Over on @bowtiqueplants it’s pointless to resist the eye-catch…

Thripex-V Bottles (Neoseiulus cucumeris) — Predatory Mite for Thrips and Mite Control

Thripex-V bottles contain active life stages of Neoseiulus cucumeris, a proven predatory mite for controlling thrips larvae and several mite species. These predators actively disperse across plant surfaces to consume tar…

Cryptobug L (Cryptolaemus montrouzieri) — Mealybug Destroyer Larvae

Cryptobug L contains the larvae of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri, a proven biological control agent known as the mealybug destroyer. These larvae are aggressive feeders that crawl across plant surfaces to consume mealybugs i…