Pest Control
Bankers and biocontrols in the greenhouse
Beneficial insects and other biocontrols are often more effective in controlled environment agriculture than in open fields. In addition to benefic... more »
Certis USA hires Karla Medina-Ortega as regional field development manager
Certis USA, a biopesticides company, has hired Karla Medina-Ortega as field development manager. In this role, she will oversee Certis USA product dev... more »
Pest control strategies for organic sweet corn
European corn borer, fall armyworm and corn earworm are problem pests for all sweet corn producers, but are especially troublesome for organic growers... more »
The waiting game doesn’t pay when battling two-spotted spider mites
Spider mites are common crop pests in many parts of the world, but it has taken time for rose growers to learn crucial lessons on effective biological... more »
Attune’s Ampersand, an OMRI-listed adjuvant, now available in California
An OMRI-listed adjuvant, Ampersand, is now available for sale and use in California. [caption id="attachment_1337" align="alignright" width="225"] ... more »
USDA researcher works on ‘green’ alternatives to chemical pesticides
Jose Ramirez is a research entomologist at ARS's Crop Bioprotection Research facility in Peoria, Illinois. He is currently working on developing ... more »
OMRI-listed Golden Pest Spray Oil receives EPA approval
Stoller USA recently announced the addition of the spotted lanternfly to the Golden Pest Spray Oil label for conventional and organic use on the spott... more »
Preparation key for crop establishment
Preventing problems before they start is key to success in planning for plant health in organic agriculture. Growers should anticipate possible pla... more »
