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Controlling Grubs at the Source: Black Vine Weevil Focus

As late April approaches, early root feeding begins developing across outdoor plantings. In many cases, this activity is driven by black vine weevil larvae already present and active in the soil, feeding well before adul…

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Three Interesting Podcasts

We checked in on our friend, Shango Los, @shapingfire on Instagram, to see what he’s been up to lately. Some new episodes of his Shaping Fire podcast have dropped. It’s a great source for keeping up with what…

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Early Spider Mite Pockets Begin Forming in March

March is often when the first spider mite activity of the season begins to appear, not as widespread pressure, but as small, stress‑related pockets that develop quietly before populations expand. These early pockets are …

March Myth Buster: Waiting for Problems to Appear Before Releasing Beneficials

A common misconception in pest management is that action should only begin once pests are clearly visible. That mindset is largely shaped by experience with sprays, where applications are tied directly to what can be see…

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Using Larvanem® to Control Japanese Beetle Grubs

Japanese beetles are best managed before they become a visible, above‑ground problem. While adult beetles feed on foliage, flowers, and fruit, the most effective point of intervention is the grub stage, where larvae feed…

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Larvanem - Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

Larvanem contains infective third-stage juveniles (L3) of Heterorhabditis bacteriophora, an entomopathogenic nematode that targets a broad range of soil-dwelling pests including weevils, white grubs, root aphids, and mor…

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Entonem (OMRI) — Steinernema feltiae - Nematodes for Soil and Foliar Pest Control

Entonem contains third-stage larvae (L3) ofSteinernema feltiae, an entomopathogenic nematode that targets fungus gnats, thrips, beetles, and other pests with soil or foliar life stages. These microscopic roundworms…

A Look Among Variegated Houseplants

When it comes to color, variegated houseplants are amazing. Each leaf tells a unique story, and the details can change depending on how you look at it. Over on @bowtiqueplants it’s pointless to resist the eye-catch…

Anso-Mite Plus (Amblyseius andersoni) — Cold-Tolerant Predatory Mite Sachets

Anso-Mite Plus sachets contain Amblyseius andersoni, a cold-tolerant predatory mite for controlling thrips, non-webbing spider mites, rust mites, and whitefly eggs and larvae. These sachets provide slow-release, preventa…