Pests
USDA fires experts on invasive pests, including Asian citrus psyllid, chilli thrips
Among those who lost their jobs is Jonah Ulmer, a national taxonomist and the federal government’s foremost authority on thrips and psyllids.
More in Pests
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.
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.
ClearLeaf Insecticide/Miticide: New synergized approach at taking control of mites and other insects
Central Life Sciences discusses ClearLife Insecticide/Miticide, a first in class innovation for greenhouse and nursery growers to fight mites, insects and resistance, all in a single application with minimal phytotoxicity concerns. This webinar discusses the synergistic benefits of combining a dual-active miticide with a broad-spectrum insecticide, while including a PBO enzyme blocker or synergist. It's a new approach to mite and insect control by limiting the replacement population of the pest right from the start.
A bug's life
Costa Farms’ North Carolina operation relies on beneficial organisms for its IPM program, resulting in more sustainable growing practices. Here are the keys to launching a similar program at your facility.
Scientists warn of invasive thrips species
University of Florida scientists say early detection and reporting are key to protect against the invasive pest.
