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How to Solve Spider Mites in Indoor Vegetables

Spider mites don’t need much space to cause big problems. Early detection is key. In indoor vegetable production—whether you're growing leafy greens, cucumbers, peppers, herbs, or other crops—spider mit…

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How to Solve Spider Mites in Ornamentals

Spider mites don’t just damage ornamentals—they ruin their visual appeal. Catching them early keeps your plants healthy and beautiful. On ornamentals like roses, mandevilla, ivy, dracaena, and juniper, spider…

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How to Solve Spider Mites in Lawn & Landscaping

Spider mites can quietly damage ornamentals and turf—especially when plants are stressed. Catching them early helps preserve plant health and appearance. In lawns, hedges, and landscape beds, spider mites often set…

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Catching Up with Shaping Fire

We’ve been catching up with our friend, Shango Los, @shapingfire on Instagram. He gave Natural Enemies a nice shout out a few weeks ago. It seems that our Entomite Stratiolaelaps scimitus is “like adding 1000…

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Using Sachets on Houseplants

Hey, Alex @thehouseplantproject—we see you and we’re happy Natural Enemies is making a positive difference in your houseplant journey! For anyone who may have missed it, check out Alex’s post from July …

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Natural Enemies at PlantCon NYC 2025 in August

Just a reminder—come visit the Natural Enemies booth (Booth O6) at PlantCon, August 30–31at Pier 17, Level 4 (89 South Street) in New York City! Featuring more than 70 booths PlantCon is the perfect way…

Climate-Driven Pest Pressure: How Temperature, Humidity, and Microclimate Interactions Shape Thrips, Mite, and Aphid Pressure

Greenhouse and controlled-environment crops are shaped as much by climate as they are by nutrition, genetics, and cultural practice. Every pest that affects commercial production responds predictably to shifts in tempera…

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Fact vs. Fiction: Myths About Beneficial Insects

In the world of agriculture and horticulture, beneficial insects are essential allies in supporting plant health and managing biological challenges. However, many myths and misunderstandings still surround their use. In …

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​What is Prevention?

Debunking the Myth That You Only Act When There's a Problem: In the world of biological control, one of the most persistent myths is that you only need to act when something goes wrong. But in reality, the most successfu…