Taking place March 7-9, The Biocontrols USA West Conference & Expo will offer real-world success stories of how to integrate biocontrols along with conventional and organic options in integrated pest management programs.

Dr. Rose Buitenhuis will present practical knowledge for growers to implement immediately during Biocontrols West Conference in San Diego, March 7-9.

Growers producing crops in protected structures, including ornamentals, vegetable crops, and cannabis, can learn about effective sanitation, banker plants, and buying and using beneficials and predatory insects at the Biocontrols USA West Conference in San Diego, March 3-7.

The Biocontrols West USA Conference in San Diego March 7-9 offers greenhouse growers practical knowledge on new research findings and an energetic presentation from a grower who’s taking her customers along on her biocontrols journey.

Our industry can do a better job of spreading the word to customers and the public about how we’re using biopesticides and other biocontrols.

The Michigan State University Extension floriculture team has developed four greenhouse integrated pest management sessions that will be presented at the 2017 Michigan Greenhouse Growers Expo in Grand Rapids, MI.

The widespread adoption of biocontrol in Canadian floriculture greenhouses grew out of necessity. The lessons they learned can help you incorporate these tools in your production.

If your biological control isn’t working for you, encapsulation could be to blame. Learn how this defensive response can cripple a biological control program.

With a little creative thinking and adjustments to your strategy, you can overcome your greenhouse biocontrol challenges.

With limited options for chemical pest control, cannabis growers are incorporating biocontrols into their integrated pest management programs. More education will cement this solution as a viable option in this emerging market.

Registration for the courses, which take place online and provide detailed information on biocontrols and lighting in the greenhouse, is now open.

With experience in biocontrols and IPM, ornamental growers have much to offer in producing emerging horticultural crops.

Educating retailers and end consumers about the use of biocontrols and why it’s important has helped Fessler Nursery gain new customers and profits.