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Elaine Sawyer
Written by Elaine Sawyer
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fungus gnat control, Lacewing larvae, mealybug, Phytoseiulus persimilis, predatory mites, tropical plants

Biocontrols for Tropical Plants

Elaine Sawyer
Written by Elaine Sawyer
Biocontrols for Tropical Plants
Bringing tropical plants indoors has been a trend for many years. Whether your space is so filled with plants there's no room for furniture or you just have a single vibrant green specimen plant, there are many benefits to growing plants indoors. It has been scientifically proven that plants reduce stress levels, boost productivity and improve the quality of the air in our environment. They provide so many positive things, but they also come with challenges, like providing the optimal growing conditions and the unfailing battle against pests and disease. Mimicking nature with biological controls releases natural enemies to manage problems. This approach also reduces chemical use in our environments.  Continue reading
Elaine Sawyer
Written by Elaine Sawyer
Filed under
aphid control, biocontrol, Lacewing larvae, Ladybugs, Predalure

Ladybugs

Elaine Sawyer
Written by Elaine Sawyer
Ladybugs
Ladybugs are well known and loved by many people all over the world. They are a sign of good fortune and health. They are welcome in gardens as a natural predator of aphids and other pests. Then why is it not a good idea to purchase them for biocontrol? Following are the five top reasons why we don’t sell ladybugs for biocontrol. Continue reading
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