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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…

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…

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…

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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 …

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…

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…

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…