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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

We are excited to offer a one-of-a-kind subscription service designed to take the guesswork out of your IPM program! We know that navigating the complex world of setting up your IPM using beneficial i

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, ev

Accurate foliage diagnosis remains one of the most important—and most difficult—skills a professional grower can master. Many biological, nutritional, and environmental factors can produce symptoms

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

Biological control is often associated with organic production, but beneficial insects, predatory mites, parasitoids, nematodes, and microbial products have become valuable tools in conventional growi

Biological pest control has become one of the most important tools in modern agriculture and horticulture. As growers move away from broad-spectrum pesticides that destabilize plant environments, biol

How to Use Beneficial Nematodes for Fungus Gnats Fungus gnats are one of the most common problems growers face during cooler months, when consistently moist soil creates the perfect breeding environme

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

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a sustainable approach to managing pests by combining biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools in a way that minimizes economic, health, and environmental

Healthy plants start with healthy systems—roots, soil life, and natural defenses working together. But modern growing practices often disrupt these connections. Repeated planting, heavy chemical input

How to Control Mealybugs Before They Spread Mealybugs can quickly turn into a persistent problem, especially during warm and humid conditions when their populations increase rapidly. In the August edi