Pests vs. Allies: A Dynamic Guide to Biological Control in Vegetable Crops
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November 2024 Newsletter: Fungus Gnats
November Newsletter: Stop the Swarm As houseplants are making their way back indoors, it’s the perfect time for fungus gnats to become a problem. These tiny pests thrive in the warm, humid environment that houseplants often provide. Now is the ideal moment to take preventive action and protect your plants from infestation. In our latest […]
Read MoreBlack Friday Sale
🖤 Black Friday Bug Bonanza! Get Your Black Bugs on Sale! 🖤 This Black Friday, we’re making pest control as cool as it is effective with an exclusive sale on our dark, dashing defenders: Dalotia coriaria (Rove Beetle)Deal: Establish in your soil and get 10% off these black-bodied beetles clear out pests in no time! […]
Read MoreOctober 2024 Newsletter: New Bugs
October Newsletter: New Bugs from Canadian Greenhouse Conference Get ready to buckle up (or should we say, bug up?) because we’re launching our brand-new monthly newsletter! This little gem is dedicated to bringing you the latest buzz from the world of biological control, straight from the recent Canadian Greenhouse Conference. In each issue, we’ll be […]
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Exciting News: We have joined CABI BioProtection Portal
Welcoming Natural Insect Control (NIC) as the newest partner of the CABI BioProtection Portal We are delighted to announce that Natural Insect Control (NIC) has joined the CABI BioProtection Portal as our newest partner. NIC is a Canadian-based manufacturer and distributor of biocontrol agents committed to providing natural alternatives to chemical pesticides to protect the […]
Read MoreBug of the Month October 2024
To Freeze or not to freeze that is the question? As far as the story about the woolly caterpillar’s coat, this is how Mother Nature helps it survive winter. The fur is called setae and it isn’t there to protect them from the cold weather. Instead, it actually helps them to freeze more controllably. Here […]
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Summer Ladybugs, the ladies are coming
UPDATE: Ladybugs will be in stock for the week of July 8. Place order now! The summer ladybugs are on their way, ready to bring joy to your garden. The Ladies will be available some time in June for all you outdoor pests. Drop us an email, and we’ll make sure you’re first on the […]
Read MoreBug of the Month March 2024
The tiny black creatures you may have noticed crawling on top of the snow this time of year go by an unfortunate name: Snow Fleas. These tiny insects, more properly called springtails, are the most plentiful creature in all of Ontario and are found everywhere on globe. It is important to note, not being a […]
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Praying Mantis: Arm Your Yard
Have you ever wished for a peaceful warrior in your yard? The Praying Mantis (Tenodera sinensis) may just be the pest terminator you’re looking for.
Read MoreBug of the Month February 2024
Cold Weather No Problem Typically, brown lacewings become active earlier in the season than green lacewings, and are actively hunting at 4 degrees, which is much colder than most bio’s. Brown Lace wings becomes active outdoors as early as March in Wisconsin (Throne, 1971) or April in Quebec (Garland 1981b). Active adults have even been […]
Read MoreBug of the Month January 2024
Its tropical fruit season so that means it is fruit fly season as well.
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Conservatory Pest Management Working Group
Mealybugs are a common pest infestation in conservatories, posing a significant threat to the health and aesthetics of plants. Chemical control methods have been traditionally used to combat this menace, but the adverse effects on the environment and the public in these spaces have made beneficial sustainable alternatives essential. This article reviews the prevalence and […]
Read More Conservatory Pest Management Working Group
The primary goal of this working group is to disseminate essential information and effective strategies for the management of pests commonly encountered in interiorscapes and conservatories. These distinctive environments often host unique pest species and are frequently located in public spaces where the application of pesticides is prohibited. The information shared within this group will […]
Read MoreDetails for Birch Leafminer
Birch Leafminer APPLICATIONTo be effective, Guardian for Birch Leafminer must be applied in spring or fall. In spring apply as soon as the soil temperature is above 10-degrees, *. To control Birch Leafminer from over wintering as a pupa and stop them transforming into adults, apply nematodes in early to mid-September. Nematodes will be actively […]
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Commercial Entomopathogenic Nematodes
Beneficial Nematodes for the Commercial Grower Entomopathogenic nematodes are microscopic, naturally occurring worms that can be used for effective and environmentally friendly pest control. These nematodes are beneficial to plants and gardens because they hunt down and kill insect pests that can harm crops. When introduced to the soil, entomopathogenic nematodes actively seek out insects […]
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