• How Does Buzz Pollination Work?

  July 10, 2024

  Canadian grown crops, such as greenhouse tomato, and outdoor crops, such as blueberries, cherry, and cranberry benefit from a specific type of pollination to produce an optimal fruit set. This type of

• The Ultimate Guide to Fungus Gnats (Sciarid Fly) and Shore Fly Control

  July 4, 2024

  Understanding Fungus Gnats (Sciarid Fly) & Shore Fly Though often confused (as they occur in similar environments) Fungus Gnats and Shore Flies are unrelated pests requiring different strategies to ma

• Do you think you have Cannabis Pests?

  June 27, 2024

  Read our guide on identifying and removing cannabis pests naturally and for good. Whether you are growing cannabis indoors or outdoors it is important to observe and monitor your plants for insects, a

• Box Tree Moth No More: Buxatrap and Capsanem

  June 13, 2024

  The Box Tree Moth ( Cydalima perspectalis ) is an oligophagous species (eating only specific kinds of food). Sadly, this food is the leaves of Box Wood ( Buxus spp. ) an evergreen shrub Canadians comm

• Bumblebee Pollination Information For Canadian Fruit Crops

  June 11, 2024

  Pollination over the last decade has become more of a concern for fruit crop growers due to a decrease in pollinators from pesticide use, monocropping, and colony collapse disorder. Colony collapse di

• How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

  June 11, 2024

  It started as a germ of an idea, or rather a little predatory mite in this case. Koppert’s pioneer, Jan Koppert noticed that chemical sprays were ineffective against the mites in his cucumber crop and

• Predatory Mites: Should I Order Bottles or Sachets?

  May 31, 2024

  Did you know that by purchasing bottled products instead of sachets you could be costing yourself large amounts of money and a decrease in pest protection? We get a lot of questions asking: What formu

• Horiver Sticky Cards: A Powerful Tool for Pest Management and Prevention

  May 27, 2024

  As the world faces increasing challenges in agriculture and pest management, innovative solutions are crucial for sustainable and efficient plant cultivation. Among the many technologies available, Ho

• Six Ways to Identify the Cannabis Aphid

  May 24, 2024

  One common mistake that often arises is the misidentification of aphid species. Correctly identifying aphids is critical when treating a crop with natural enemies, especially when using aphid parasito

• Get Rid of Thrips Naturally Using Predator Mites!

  May 21, 2024

  Thrips have an extensive host range and are always posing a threat due to constant pressure on other nearby vegetation surrounding your facility (i.e. - outdoor field crops, vegetable garden, cut flow