Here’s a rundown of some commonly used tools used to examine and identify insect pests and disease organisms of greenhouse crops.

MPS-GreenerGrown uses a star system that tells the grower how they can make improvement in reducing the amount of chemical crop protection agents they use.

A recent e-GRO alert offers a photographic guide to viruses found on a wide array of species and can aid in the identification of these problems.

Orange oil is extracted from the peel of oranges through a natural cold pressing method. Companies like Dümmen Orange are using it to reduce the use of chemical crop protection.

Sticky cards are an important tool for early detection of pests and an important component of an effective scouting program.

During poinsettia production season, the late summer/early fall months are the right time to watch for certain pests and diseases.

The Northeast Greenhouse Conference has teamed up with Cornell University to develop a joint guide for the integrated management of greenhouse floriculture crops and herbaceous ornamentals.

Complete a USDA IR-4 Biennial Grower & Extension Survey and share which pest problems you find difficult to manage due to a lack of sufficient management tools.

The team at ecoation highlights key strategies and considerations for recruiting and training commercial greenhouse scouts, empowering them to become a valuable asset to your business.

The popularity of dahlias only seems to increase, but this has also led to a rise in associated pests and pathogens. Here are some of the more common insect and mite pests to watch for.

The insect, Thrips parvispinus — commonly known as pepper thrips — is one of the smallest thrips species in Florida.

OHP’s Fuerte herbicide was granted registration for nursery growers in California, while AgBiome’s also received state registration for control of soilborne and foliar diseases in fruits and vegetables.

Sometimes products used for pest or disease management can end up injuring the crops they are meant to help.