Integrated Pest Management

What Are Banker Plants?

What Are Banker Plants?

Banker plants are companion plants grown in or around crops to support populations of beneficial insects. Instead of applying predators or parasitoids repeatedly, banker plants provide food and habitat that...

What Are Banker Plants?

Banker plants are companion plants grown in or around crops to support populations of beneficial insects. Instead of applying predators or parasitoids repeatedly, banker plants provide food and habitat that...

Why Pests Thrive in Greenhouses (and How to Sto...

Greenhouses offer the perfect environment for plants to thrive—but unfortunately, pests think so too. Unlike outdoor crops, where natural predators, weather, and seasonal changes help keep pests in check, greenhouses...

Why Pests Thrive in Greenhouses (and How to Sto...

Greenhouses offer the perfect environment for plants to thrive—but unfortunately, pests think so too. Unlike outdoor crops, where natural predators, weather, and seasonal changes help keep pests in check, greenhouses...

What's Eating Your Plants? A Guide to Identifying Common Pests by Feeding Symptoms

What's Eating Your Plants? A Guide to Identifyi...

When you notice damage on your plants, it’s natural to wonder who (or what) is causing it. Different pests leave distinct traces of their feeding, and by examining these signs,...

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What's Eating Your Plants? A Guide to Identifyi...

When you notice damage on your plants, it’s natural to wonder who (or what) is causing it. Different pests leave distinct traces of their feeding, and by examining these signs,...

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How Bumblebees Survive Canadian Winters

How Bumblebees Survive Canadian Winters

When winter brings cold temperatures and harsh conditions, many creatures adapt to survive. While some animals hibernate, migrate, or prepare in other ways, you might wonder: how do bumblebees endure...

How Bumblebees Survive Canadian Winters

When winter brings cold temperatures and harsh conditions, many creatures adapt to survive. While some animals hibernate, migrate, or prepare in other ways, you might wonder: how do bumblebees endure...

10 Tips to Prevent Fungus Gnats in Greenhouse Protected Crops

10 Tips to Prevent Fungus Gnats in Greenhouse P...

Fungus gnats can be a frustrating pest for growers, especially in greenhouse environments where moisture and organic matter are abundant. The larvae of these tiny flies when left unchecked can...

10 Tips to Prevent Fungus Gnats in Greenhouse P...

Fungus gnats can be a frustrating pest for growers, especially in greenhouse environments where moisture and organic matter are abundant. The larvae of these tiny flies when left unchecked can...

Life Cycle of Fungus Gnats: A Guide for Growers

Life Cycle of Fungus Gnats: A Guide for Growers

Fungus gnats (Bradysia spp.) are small, mosquito-like insects that are common pests in greenhouses, nurseries, and indoor plant environments. While the adults are more of a nuisance, the larvae can...

Life Cycle of Fungus Gnats: A Guide for Growers

Fungus gnats (Bradysia spp.) are small, mosquito-like insects that are common pests in greenhouses, nurseries, and indoor plant environments. While the adults are more of a nuisance, the larvae can...