Informative Articles
How to Build an IPM Program in Your Backyard Garden
A season-long framework for growing healthier vegetables with fewer surprises.
Understanding Life Cycles: Why Beneficial Insects Need Time to Work
How pest life cycles determine when and why biological controls must be applied, and what happens when they aren't applied correctly.
The 5 Most Common Houseplant Pests & How to Stop Them Naturally Using Beneficial Insects
A plant collector's guide to biological pest control — no chemicals required!
Beneficial Insects 101: Matching Pests with Predators
A grower's guide to choosing the right biological control agent for the job
Nematodes vs. Weevils, Grubs & Wireworms: Protect Your Veggies' Roots
Your vegetable roots are under attack and you won't see the damage until it's too late. Weevil larvae, white grubs, and wireworms all feed underground,...
Fall Reset: Strengthening Your IPM Program for Winter
As temperatures drop and daylight shortens, pests like thrips, whiteflies, fungus gnats, and aphids can still find refuge in greenhouses and indoor growing spaces. Maintaining...