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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 pest ...
How to Manage and Identify Soil Mites & Other Problems(Post)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 c ...
September 2025 - The Basics of Biocontrols in Propogation(Post)Propagation Basics: Biocontrols Where Problems Begin Fungus gnats and root diseases are ongoing concerns for anyone producing baby plants, especially during propagation when conditions are wet and ro ...
Winter Pest Myths Busted: How Biological Control Works Year-Round(Post)Pests don’t pause for winter, and neither should your biological program. A persistent myth is that beneficial insects can’t be shipped or used effectively during colder months. In realit ...
The Beginner’s Guide to Biological Pest Control(Post)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, bio ...
How to Solve Thrips(Post)Nearly everyone, whether grower or gardener, will experience thrips pressure at some point. There are many species of thrips that attack an array of different plants but typically the culprits ...
Tips and Tricks for Scouting in Integrated Pest Management (IPM)(Post)Scouting is a crucial part of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) that helps growers—whether commercial or at home—detect and manage problems early. By regularly monitoring plants and taking ...
Beneficial Insects for Houseplants: The Right Solutions for Every Problem(Post)Houseplants are magnets for problems. Spider mites set up colonies on the undersides of leaves. Thrips rasp through flower petals and new growth. Fungus gnats breed in the root zone while aphids clus ...
Pesticide Compatibility(Page)Balancing pesticide compatibility with the use of beneficial insects can at times feel overwhelming, for the most straight forward insights, check out our digital tool compatability tool at Koppert O ...