insects
Dr. Bugs: Life cycles of insect and mite pests
Answer: It’s important to understand the biology and ecology of insect and mite pests so you can manage populations below plant damaging levels. ... more »
MSU wins grant for biopesticide to battle invasive pest
Michigan State University (MSU) has received a $325,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture t... more »

UGA’s Erich Schoeller discusses thrips threats and boosting biological control at the Great Lakes EXPO
This year at the Michigan Greenhouse Growers EXPO, which is part of the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO, Erich Schoeller will be pre... more »
Dr. Bugs: Insect growth regulators and insecticide resistance
Answer: Yes, several studies demonstrate that certain insect pests can develop resistance to insect growth regulators. Before addressing the issue of ... more »
New insecticide from Syngenta offers expanded insect control
Mainspring Xtra insecticide from Syngenta is now available for use in greenhouses, nurseries and ornamental landscapes. Mainspring Xtra is powered by... more »

Integrated control of thrips webinar
The American Floral Endowment is offering a free Grow Pro Webinar Series session on integrated thrips control at 1 p.m. EST, on August 20, 2024. Sp... more »