Growers who have received Red Fox brand petunia cuttings from the Dümmen Group’s Las Mercedes, El Salvador stock plant facility should inspect unrooted petunia cuttings and plants for any symptoms of tobacco mosaic virus (TMV).

Here is the advice Dümmen shared with its customers on scouting and preventative measures for dealing with TMV on petunia.

BioSafe Systems has introduced HOLDit, an effective, easy-to-use adjuvant that reduces drift risk and maximizes pesticide performance.

Co-owner Maria Kreidermacher explains how biocontrols became a necessity, what growers should look for in suppliers and how to go about assimilating them into application methods.

Keep your plants healthy and protect them from pathogens with these fungicides, bactericides and herbicides.

BioSafe Systems announced that AzaGuard is now labeled for hydroponic applications. The hydroponic application would control the immature stages of foliar and soil-borne insects in hydroponic systems. It is helpful for growers who are looking for a way to effectively treat larvae and nymphs in the water.

Avoid a buildup of soluble salts and create an environment most conducive to nutrient uptake with these three common media testing methods.

Microbial fungicides’ active ingredients are biological organisms, in this case, different types of bacteria that utilize various modes of action to prevent and control foliar plant diseases.

The new 16-4-17 Hydroponic Fertilizer from OASIS Grower Solutions (OGS) is a one-bag solution that replaces two-part systems traditionally used by commercial hydroponic growers. It is specifically formulated for commercial hydroponic production of lettuce, herbs and vegetables.

BotaniGard biological insecticide controls whiteflies, thrips and aphids — even resistant strains.

Aria insecticide from FMC controls greenhouse pests including aphids, thrips and whiteflies.

Engulf is a new insecticide from Nufarm that provides mite control using a new active ingredient. As a class 21A miticide, Engulf offers a rotation alternative with long-lasting, translaminar activity against all major species of mites.

Nemasys and Millenium beneficial nematodes from BASF help provide biological control of fungus gnats, western flower thrips and shore flies.