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Recent Articles ► Insect Control
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As Biological Control Use Increases, Biobest Adds Staffing
February 15, 2013
New director of operations in Asia and North America and director of business development reflect Biobest's expanding market.
Greenhouse Pests 101: Fungus Gnats
January 29, 2013
Tiny fungus gnats can cause big problems for plant roots if undetected.  
Greenhouse Pests 101: Whitefly
January 14, 2013
Whiteflies are common greenhouse pests on more than 250 species of ornamental plants.
Cool-Season Insect Control
January 9, 2013
It’s never too early to monitor for pests. Learn how to control pests under cool conditions to prevent them from becoming a bigger problem when temperatures rise.
9 Insect-Control Products For The Greenhouse
January 9, 2013
Get a sneak peak of the latest and greatest insecticides and miticides that will protect your crops from aphids, whitefly and other unwanted pests.
Greenhouse Pest 101: Western Flower Thrips
December 27, 2012
Regular monitoring, excellent sanitation and careful planning of control methods are essential for keeping thrips away from your crops.
Biological Controls And Pesticides Can Work Together
November 5, 2012
Increasingly, growers are looking for ways to use biocontrols in conjunction with conventional pest programs. Understand the potential impacts to ensure you’re protecting your crop and your investment.
Biological Control Products To Protect Your Crop
November 5, 2012
Take a look at four biological control products from MGS Horticultural, IPM Labs, Natural Industries and BioWorks that will help protect your crops.
Why Mid-American Uses Biopesticides
October 30, 2012
Mid-American Growers’ Tom Costamagna  explains why biologicals are an important peast control tool and why he thinks all growers should be taking a look.
Pesticide Recertification Credits Available At The Northeast Greenhouse Conference
September 18, 2012
Sessions will be held on biocontrols, scouting, systemic insecticides and managing pests and diseases.
Benefit From Beneficial Nematodes
August 2, 2012
Use this biological control agent to safely and effectively protect your greenhouse plants from pesky invasions. Find out how beneficial nematodes work and how to successfully incorporate them into your pest control program.
Arm Your Poinsettias Against Key Insects
July 27, 2012
A look at the insects that affect poinsettias most and learn how to best combat them.
Impending Elimination Of IR-4 Threatens Floriculture Products
April 10, 2012
Funding cuts could mean big changes for chemical companies and crop protection products. BASF Professional Turf & Ornamentals Sales Manager Steve Larson explains.
Miller: Saving IR-4 Critical To Greenhouse Crop Protection
March 15, 2012
Ball Horticultural Company’s Marvin Miller and others are encouraging growers to write their congressmen to save IR-4, the research arm whose funding may be cut in the 2013 federal budget.
Adopt Biological Control Agents For Greenhouse Crop Production
March 13, 2012
Looking outside the realm of conventional pest control products can make a big difference.