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Cold-Season Fungus Gnat Control(Post)
Winter’s steady moisture creates the perfect conditions for fungus gnats and other soil pests to build up. The most effective strategy is early biological prevention - before populations establish. St
Entomite-M (Stratiolaelaps scimitus) — Soil-Dwelling Predator for Fungus Gnats & Thrips Pupae(Post)Entomite-M contains Stratiolaelaps scimitus, a soil-dwelling generalist mite that targets fungus gnat larvae, thrips pupae, and other pests developing in soil or growing media. These predators activel
Fresh Beginnings Start Below the Surface: Reset your Root Zone(Post)Winter quietly sets the stage for hidden problems beneath the surface. Thrips settle into protected crop areas at low levels, with pupae and early larvae concentrated near the media surface where mois
Capsanem (OMRI) — Steinernema carpocapsae(Post)Capsanem contains infective third-stage juveniles (L3) of Steinernema carpocapsae, an entomopathogenic nematode for biological control of caterpillars, beetle larvae, fly larvae, bugs, and mole cricke
How to Solve Fungus Gnats(Post)Sciarid flies, commonly known as fungus gnats, are often dismissed as a nuisance in greenhouses. They’re almost unavoidable, as they can enter buildings as flying adults and develop through all life s
Common Problems in Plants(Post)Aphids What to look for: Reduced growth, honeydew, and their common companion: ants!Reproduction: Significant rate of reproduction.Biocontrol tips: Success using biocontrols requires an early star
April 2026 - Weevils & Beetles: Stopping Root-Zone Pests Before They Emerge(Post)Black Vine Weevil and Red-Headed Flea Beetle are two pests that often catch nursery growers off guard. In this edition of Koppert Corner, published through GrowerTalks, we focused on why these insects
Larvanem - Heterorhabditis bacteriophora(Post)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,
Understanding Overwintering Mites, Insects and Control Options(Post)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,
What's the difference between Parasitic and Beneficial Nematodes?(Post)Ever wondered “What’s a nematode?” or why SpongeBob had an entire episode about them? In the classic Season 1 episode “Home Sweet Pineapple” (1999), a swarm of nematodes devours SpongeBob’s pineapple
Why May Is the Most Important Month in Your Greenhouse IPM Calendar(Post)Greenhouse IPM in spring is not reactive — it's foundational. May represents the narrow window between the lower-pressure winter period and the exponential pest buildups that warm summer temperatures
Beneficial Nematodes for Horticultural Crops: Practical Biological Control(Post)Entomopathogenic nematodes have become one of the most versatile biological tools in horticulture. Their ability to search for and infect soil-dwelling larvae, pupae hidden in growing media, and pests
