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Entonem (Steinernema feltiae): Commercial Guide for Soil-Stage Pest Control

Soil-dwelling insect pests such as fungus gnat larvae and thrips pupae often go unnoticed until plant vigor and health begin to decline above the canopy. Feeding on roots, crowns, and callus tissue reduces nutrient uptak…

Beneficial Mite Sachets: How They Work and When to Use Them

Beneficial mite sachets are one of the most reliable and labor-efficient tools for maintaining continuous biological control in greenhouse crops, interiorscapes, and houseplants. Rather than relying on repeated broadcast…

Fungus Gnat Larvae: "What's Eating My Roots?" Soil-Stage Identification and Control

Fungus gnats are often dismissed as a minor nuisance when adults drift around containers or benches, but the real damage occurs below the surface. The larval stage lives in the growing media, where it feeds on fine roots…

Root Aphids: Identification, Life Cycle, and Natural Control

Root aphids are one of the hardest soil pests to catch early. Growth has stalled, leaves are yellowing despite consistent watering, and the roots look off when you pull a plant from its container. No visible pests on the…

Happy New Year!

We caught some warm holiday vibes and variegation from @alltheplantys, exploring Alocasia Pink to Green Polly’s festive leaves up close, with the twinkling tree and glowing fireplace in the background. Festive! &ld…

Resources and Guides to Help You Succeed

How to Solve Aphids

Long story short, solving aphids is best achieved by staying on top of them. Once you know what to look for, you can wash the pests off the plant. Some people squish them between their fingers. Then keep your eyes peeled…

Fresh Beginnings Start Below the Surface: Reset your Root Zone

Winter quietly sets the stage for hidden problems beneath the surface. Thrips settle into protected crop areas at low levels, with pupae and early larvae concentrated near the media surface where moisture is stable. Adul…

Cold-Season Fungus Gnat Control

Winter’s steady moisture creates the perfect conditions for fungus gnats and other soil pests to build up. The most effective strategy is early biological prevention—before populations establish. Start with a…

Early-Action Biocontrol - Seasonal Tips

Late-January and the beginning of February are critical-windows to get ahead of thrips and their soil-borne stages before they set the tone for spring production. Waiting until visible outbreaks means playing catch-up. I…