Greenhouse Grower Editor Laura Drotleff says while you may feel you’re in a lose-lose situation with pest control, there are some solutions that can help.
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This summer, the floriculture industry has been faced with a dangerous new development — the detection of the […]
Growers in Michigan have recently been reporting a higher presence of this pest. Here are some tips on how to control it.
On the heels of launching Spear-T, its first bioinsecticide, Vestaron has received additional financing that will be used to develop new products with new modes of action.
BioWorks’ Mycotrol can be used to manage whitefly, thrips, aphids, and other insects in greenhouses and nurseries.
Managing late-season whiteflies successfully on poinsettia requires preventative measures put in to action early in the production cycle.
Knowing which aphids target which crops and how aphids colonize and move on plants goes a long way toward setting up an effective management plan.
Whitefly infestations are a recurring problem that often plagues poinsettia growers. Successfully keep them in check by letting beneficial predators take the work out of pest control.
Whiteflies are making headlines in Florida, but they are found across the U.S. Michigan State experts say it’s important to know how to manage each type of whitefly.
Reports have come from the Florida Keys to Palm Beach County that whitefly populations in landscapes are reaching unprecedented levels and are not responding to pesticide applications. Biotype-Q has been found in four different communities. University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Science researchers are working with USDA-APHIS, USDA-ARS, the Florida Department of Agriculture, and growers and landscape professionals to manage the developing problem.
The program is designed to help growers use SePRO’s insect management tools to prevent plant damage from a variety of pests.
When untreated, aphids damage ornamental crops and act as vectors for disease. Integrated Pest Management combined with vigilant scouting can help you stay ahead of the problem.