Learning Opportunity: Biological Control Strategies for Ornamental Growers
The 2025 Greenhouse Biological Control Conference is an upcoming event hosted by Rosa Raudales, Charles Krasnow, and the University of Connecticut Extension. In this workshop, growers will learn how to properly implement a biocontrol program from the practical experience of a grower and industry leaders, what the new tools and products in the biocontrol industry are, and how to train staff to seek and find pests and insects.
2025 Greenhouse Biological Control Conference – Target Audience
This program is designed for commercial growers producing ornamentals or vegetable transplants in heated greenhouses.
2025 Greenhouse Biological Control Conference – Date
This workshop will be held on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025.
2025 Greenhouse Biological Control Conference – Location and Parking
The biological control conference will be held at Jones Auditorium within the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. The full address is 123 Huntington Street, New Haven, CT. Recommended parking includes campus lots or street parking on Huntington Street and East Rock Road.
2025 Greenhouse Biological Control Conference – Registration
Registration includes a boxed lunch and six pesticide recertification credits. Online registration can be completed at the Greenhouse Training Store or by using the following QR code. Registration will end at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. The event will have a maximum capacity of 70 attendees, and walk-in registrations are not permitted.

2025 Biological Control Conference QR Code
For additional information, the program schedule, and to register for the upcoming conference, please visit the event listing on the Greenhouse Research Extension section of the University of Connecticut website.