Pest Scouting

Protect those poinsettias
It is crucial that growers effectively manage insect and mite pests on poinsettias, especially before bract formation.
More in Pest Scouting
Chemical class 101
Kurt Becker, executive vice president at Dramm, shares tips on successful chemical application methods.
Mitigating risks
Take a proactive approach to risk management when it comes to nursery and greenhouse pests.
Pest plans
See our exclusive research on how growers across North America are stopping insect invasions at their operations.
Ready for anything
With the busy spring season almost upon us, it’s time to get into gear. So we gathered up some of the best tips from the past year of Greenhouse Management to help you put your best foot forward.
Menacing mealybugs
Several attributes make mealybugs challenging to eradicate, but growers can follow these methods to control the pests.
Greenhouse sanitation is the first step in managing pests and pathogens
Following these simple sanitation protocols may help greenhouse businesses prevent pest outbreaks.
Familiarize yourself with fungus gnats
From tunneling larvae to flying adults, here’s what growers need to know about this greenhouse pest.
The big three
Keep populations of thrips, aphids and spider mites at bay with biological controls.
Chemical Application/Plant Health Webinar: Disinfecting Your Greenhouse
Preventing problems at the outset of the crop improves quality throughout the life of the plant. Proper disinfection of your growing facility can have a huge impact. This webinar will discuss the tools available for disinfecting your facility to prevent future pest problems.
Mastering the basics
Every greenhouse’s scouting program is different, but the most important part of any program is sticking to it.