Growers are using a mix of conventional chemistries and biosolutions to eliminate pests and diseases. With that comes a need for more education.

With the terms of a new agreement, OHP also receives exclusive access to the Certis pipeline of new technologies for the nursery, greenhouse, and ornamental markets.

In addition to Certis products which OHP currently markets under OHP brands for the greenhouse market, the agreement includes commercialization of Certis’ BotaniGard and Mycotrol products.

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.

OHP’s Senior Technical Manager says monitoring programs are the basis for an integrated approach, which is necessary based on the thrips’ life cycle.

Research is giving rise to new products to protect your crops in 2023, including biocontrols.

Whiteflies can be introduced in the greenhouse from new propagation material, which is why one expert says monitoring should start early.

Whether you use PGR products singularly or in a mix in the greenhouse, their cost-effectiveness and labor-saving benefits are hard to overlook.

Botrytis is one of the most common greenhouse diseases, and controlling it starts with sanitation and continues with effective controls.

Greenhouse Grower asked crop protection suppliers for an update of what’s new at their companies. Here’s what a few of them had to say.

Crop protection suppliers for the horticulture industry say planning and communication will help minimize supply chain impacts to growing operations.

Crop Enhancement’s solutions will be marketed by OHP to increase sustainable crop protection alternatives to greenhouses and nursery growers.

Seido, KleenGrow, and Pylon have been cleared for use in controlled environments in the U.S. and Canada.