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Tips and Tricks for Scouting in Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Scouting is a crucial part of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) that helps growers—whether commercial or at home—detect and manage problems early. By regularly monitoring plants and taking timely action, you c…

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Swirski‑Mite - Thrips & Whitefly Control for Warm Environments

All four products use the same beneficial mite: Amblyseius swirskii, a Type III generalist predator. The difference between each product formulation is how the predatory mites release. Brand-level distinction:Swirskii is…

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Spider Mite Webbing vs. Spider Webs: How to Tell What Is on Your Plants

Fine webbing on your plants is one of the most common things growers notice -- and one of the easiest to misread. Spider mite webbing and garden spider webs can look similar at a glance, but they have very different caus…

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Pick Me Ups

If you’re in need of a pick-me-up head over to bowtiqueplants on Instagram for beautiful plant photography and lots of vibrant colors—it’s a revitalizing mood boost. Check out the big, full eruption of …

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Quick Guide: Overwintering Insects & Mites

Cold weather doesn’t mean mite and problem free. Many species of thrips, spider mites and more survive winter by hiding in soil, root balls, bark crevices, and infrastructure. If those stages aren’t disrupted…

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Understanding Overwintering Mites, Insects and Control Options

Winter doesn’t wipe the slate clean. Pests don’t just vanish when temperatures drop—they shift into survival mode. This guide explains why overwintering happens, how common pests survive cold weather, a…

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Stronger by Nature

Meet Dune™, Lumina™, and Continuµm™. Now part of our plant-health toolkit:Modern growing flattens the living web plants depend on. Repeated planting, simplified environments, and chemical in…

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Half Greenhouse, Half Chaos Lab

If you’re into plants, tattoos, and “a garage that’s half greenhouse, half chaos lab” you’ll want to check out anthurium_arthur on Instagram. There’s a lot to take in so grab a cup of …

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Natural Enemies at the International Aroid Society Tropical Plant Expo

If you know, you know; but you might also know it as an Alocasia, Colocasia, Dieffenbachia, Monstera or any number of similar tropical. An aroid is the common name for any plant in the Araceae family, also known as the a…