• Supplementary Feeding for Biological Control: A Complete Guide

  July 24, 2024

  In a world striving for sustainable agricultural practices, the search for eco-friendly and long-term solutions to pest problems has intensified. Biological control methods are often employed in crops

• An impressive range of predatory mite solutions thanks to continuous research and innovations

  September 3, 2024

  ‘Our drive is still the same as when my grandfather and father founded this company with the introduction of the first predatory mite for biological control’, says Koppert CEO René Koppert. ‘Our growi

• Using Predatory Mites, but still having Thrips Issues? Close the Gap in your Thrips Control Program

  July 16, 2024

  Not having a multifaceted biocontrol approach that targets the different thrips life stages is the most common issue in failed thrips control programs. Thrips are a widespread threat in most environme

• Maximizing Bumblebee Pollination in Canadian Fruit Crops

  July 15, 2024

  Bumblebees can play a key role in strengthening pollination programs as they are highly adapted to Canadian weather conditions. Compared to honeybees, they will fly earlier in the season, earlier and

• Cannabis Aphid Prevention Strategies

  July 12, 2024

  The legalization of Cannabis in Canada has resulted in increased clone sharing through large LPs, Micros, ACMPRS and home growers. This transition in the cannabis market resulted in the Cannabis Aphid

• Understanding Orius

  July 12, 2024

  Are you tired of battling pesky thrips in your grow room or greenhouse? Look no further than Thripor (Orius insidiosus), the perfect solution for your growing space! This tiny predatory bug is a power

• 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