- Keep Aphids and Thrips Out of Your Production
Aphids and thrips are two of the most challenging insects in ornamental plant production. Along with the physical damage they can cause, some species can transmit plant viruses, leading to further plant damage. Prevention is the key to optimize your control.
Aphids and thrips are two of the most challenging insects in ornamental pla...
- Tips for Eradicating European Pepper Moths
While not the most common ornamental insect, the European pepper moth (Duponchelia fovealis) can cause significant plant damage as populations rise in the late summer, impacting a wide variety of crops, including herbaceous plants, annuals, perennials, woody ornamentals and poinsettias.
While not the most common ornamental insect, the European pepper moth (Dupo...
- Successful Mum Production Starts with a Proven Agronomic Plan
- Tips for Maintaining Healthy Plants Through Shipping
Itās critical to consider strategies to protect your crops from diseases and insects as they are being transported to retail to ensure crop quality and salability. Be sure to make final fungicide and insecticide applications to protect crops as they head to consumersā landscapes. This stage in production is also a good time to consider a plant growth regulator (PGR) to help plants stay uniform and compact on retail shelves.
Itās critical to consider strategies to protect your crops from diseases an...