Pest Control

Ranier Fruit’s organic blueberries to get ‘Better Bee’ certification

As summer approaches, and the upcoming Washington blueberry season nears first pick, Selah, Washington-based Rainier Fruit Co. announced its 100% org... more »

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 »

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