Pest and Disease

The thrips battle plan
Proactive management is key to defeating tough pests this spring crop season.
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Don’t overlook the label
Make sure your crew understands the importance of properly reading a pesticide label.
No shelter!
Learn how to keep the leaves and stems of plant architecture from affecting insecticide spray treatments.
Cultural controls
Chemical control is essential, but there are several ways to reduce pest pressure without a spray or drench.
Meeting the challenge of pest management
Envu is the sponsor of the 2024 Greenhouse Management Insect Control Report. Hear from Janna Beckerman on Envu Green Solutions Team about pest management strategies and how Envu can help.
Protect those poinsettias
It is crucial that growers effectively manage insect and mite pests on poinsettias, especially before bract formation.
New Mainspring Xtra insecticide from Syngenta offers expanded insect control for ornamental crops
Two modes of action offer fast-acting and broader-spectrum insect control for greenhouse and nursery operations.
Chilli thrips (Scirtothrips dorsalis)
This indiscriminate pest will attack all sorts of crops.
An added layer of protection
Learn the best management practices for integrating insecticides with biocontrols for a versatile program.
An ounce of prevention
Get ahead of insect and disease pressure to ensure successful pansy production.
Syngenta solutions
Syngenta offers several products to help protect vegetable and herb plants grown for resale in the retail market.