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Microflora SA Is Now Available in 32 oz: Commercial Root Biology for Every Scale

Microflora SA 32 oz is the first commercial-grade root microbiome product sized specifically for home growers. Most fertilizers feed plants from the outside. Microflora SA works differently. It introduces two naturally o…

Whitefly on Summer Vegetables: What Is Actually Happening and How Biological Control Responds

Vegetable gardens in June are some of the most biologically active environments in any growing calendar. Plants are large, canopies are dense, and pest populations that began building in spring are now cycling through ge…

Myth Buster: Summer Heat Makes Biological Control Ineffective

Every summer the same pattern plays out. Temperatures climb, growers see pest populations accelerating, and the instinct is to step back from biological control. The assumption is that the heat itself is working against …

Biopar: Biological Fly Control for Barns, Stables, and Livestock Facilities

Fly pressure in barns and stables is not simply an annoyance. House flies (Musca domestica), stable flies (Stomoxys calcitrans), and lesser house flies (Fannia canicularis) cause measurable harm to livestock: interrupted…

Broad Mites and Russet Mites: Identification, Biology, and Biological Control

Broad mites and russet mites are two of the most consistently misidentified problems in growing. They are both microscopic, both cause damage that looks like nutrient deficiency or environmental stress, and both spread q…

Good Enough to Eat

Imagine our surprise when we visited our friend @shapingfire on Instagram and were greeted by a crop photo that wasn’t cannabis. It seems Shango has branched out with an agrarian side hobby that’s beneficial …

Root-Bound?

Do you think Catherine’s plant is root-bound? Take a look at her post @botanicallyinsane—she wants to know. The roots have taken on a peculiar form and she’s gotten some interesting responses, especiall…

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May Myth Buster: Can You Spray and Release Beneficials? Yes, With a Plan

The Myth That Stops Growers From Getting Started With Biological Control Ask almost any grower who has considered switching to biological pest control and you will hear some version of the same concern: "But I can't give…

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Why Western Flower Thrips on Cut Flowers Peak in Spring and Why May Demands Action

Western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) on cut flowers are a year-round challenge in protected ornamental production, but May marks a critical inflection point. As temperatures climb and day length increases, …