Cannabis Aphid Prevention Strategies

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

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?

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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?

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