Video of the Week: How Biocontrol Failures Happen

By Nick Matysik|April 24, 2024

Greenhouse Grower occasionally highlights a video that shines a spotlight on the controlled-environment industry, from crop protection advice to insider views on plant production at greenhouse operations across the country.

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Biocontrols are an important aspect of modern horticulture management. However, despite their prominence and popularity, the use of a biocontrol program can result in failure.

This week’s video is a look from Dr. Rose Buitenhuis at the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre about some of the important factors that can cause biocontrol failure and how to mitigate the risk when assessing quality control of your production.