If your lawn could talk, it would probably beg you to fight grubs before they turn your turf into a buffet next spring. And guess what? Fall is your best shot—especially if you’re going the natural route with beneficial nematodes. Yes, nematodes. They may sound like something from a sci-fi movie, but these microscopic heroes […]
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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 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 […]
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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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As soon as the weather starts to cool and our plants head indoors for the year, we are overrun with fungus gnats. Fungus gnats are those aggravating tiny flies similar to mosquitoes in appearance that hang around your houseplant’s soil or near lights. These flies are small between 1/16th to 1/8th of an inch long. […]
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I hear from clients daily, “these pesticides are just not working like they used too”. It is true, pesticides are not working as well any more. Even when the pesticides were working well, not all the pests were killed even with good coverage and there were dead bugs on the leaves. The surviving pests continued […]
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To start with … what are nematodes? Nematodes are very tiny, microscopic ‘worms’ that mostly live in the soil. Beneficial nematodes can range from 1/25 inch to several inches long and have slender, translucent, unsegmented bodies. Many are soil dwellers that break down organic matter, especially in compost piles. You can easily spot these 1/4-inch-long […]
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