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Cryptobug (Cryptolaemus montrouzieri) — Mealybug Destroyer Adults

Cryptobug contains adult beetles ofCryptolaemus montrouzieri, a proven biological control agent known as the mealybug destroyer. These adults are capable of flight and dispersal, making them ideal for blanket relea…

What Is Entomite‑M?

Entomite‑M is a soil‑dwelling predatory mite used to control fungus gnats, shore flies, and other pests that develop in growing media. Instead of working on leaves or flying adults, Entomite‑M works below the surface&mda…

What Are Swirski‑Mite Ulti‑Mite Sachets?

Swirski‑Mite Ulti‑Mite Sachets are controlled‑release breeding sachets designed to establish and maintain populations of the predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii directly on plants. Each Ulti‑Mite sachet functions as a sel…

All About Citrus Mealybugs

What Does a Citrus Mealybug Look Like? The citrus mealybug (Planococcus citri) has a world-wide distribution and many and diverse host plants. In temperate regions of the world this mealybug poses a problem in greenhouse…

Myth Buster: Beneficials Are Complicated, They’re Not!

Biological control often gets labeled as complicated, but in reality it’s one of the most straightforward ways to manage pests. Beneficial insects and mites simplify Integrated Pest Management because they remove t…

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Combining Beneficials with Sprays: A Practical Guide

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is built on flexibility. Biological controls form the foundation of sustainable crop protection, but there are times when chemical intervention becomes necessary. Many growers worry that …

February and Thrips: What Changes in Reproduction and Why It Matters

For many growers, February is when thrips pressure becomes noticeable. This timing is not random. February represents a biological shift in thrips reproduction and population momentum that has direct implications for how…

Green Peach Aphid (Myzus persicae): Quick ID and Biological Control

Green peach aphid drives sticky foliage, curled tips, and uneven growth across greenhouse ornamentals, vegetables, and plug/liner production. It establishes quickly in cooler or fluctuating houses and spreads by winged a…

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What are Aphids? Identification, Life Cycle, and Biological Control

What are aphids and why do they matter? Aphids are small, soft-bodied insects that feed by piercing plant tissue and extracting sap directly from the plant's vascular system. Most are 1–4 mm long and pear-shaped, a…