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Tomato Pests That Can Wreck a Harvest and the Beneficial Solutions That Control Them

Table of Contents Spider Mites Thrips Aphids Whiteflies Cutworms Hornworms Tomato Fruitworms Flea Beetles Stink Bugs Nematodes (Root-Knot) Slugs and Snails Tomatoes attract pests at every stage of growth. Sap-feeding i…

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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…

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How to tell between Spider Mites, Broad, and Russet Mites: A Diagnostic Guide

Mites are among the most economically destructive pests in greenhouse ornamentals, cannabis, nursery crops, and protected vegetables. Yet “mites” are often treated as a single category in practice, even thoug…

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How to Manage and Identify Soil Mites & Other Problems

Soil-dwelling pests influence nearly every stage of production, from propagation through finishing. Because most activity occurs below the substrate surface, major problems often go unnoticed until crop growth becomes un…

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Target Pests

Click on one of the target pests below for more information about how to defend against, and control this pest. Aphids What to look for: Reduced growth, honeydew, and their common companion: ants! Significant rate of …

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Application Help

Successful biological control starts with proper handling and placement. Follow these guidelines to ensure your beneficials are applied safely and effectively. Each format—bottles, tubes, and sachets—has uniq…

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Hive Set Up and Important Tips

Our Natupol Excel and Natupol Excel Startup solutions are perfect for pollinating a wide range of crops, including, but not limited to, round and plum tomatoes, peppers, cherry or snack tomatoes, strawberries, and eggpla…

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A Guide to Flat Mites on Houseplants

Flat mites (family Tenuipalpidae) are extremely small, slow-moving pests that press tightly against leaves and stems. Their preference for sheltered plant structures—such as leaf undersides, petiole bases, and the …

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The Hidden Life of Houseplant Soil: A Guide to Microbes, Mites & Moisture Balance

Understanding the Indoor Soil Ecosystem and How It Shapes Plant Health Houseplant soil is often treated as an inert material—simply a mixture that holds a plant upright and stores water. In reality, soil used for i…