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Sound Horticulture Bug Blog

Written by Elaine Sawyer

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fungus gnat control, Lacewing larvae, mealybug, Phytoseiulus persimilis, predatory mites, tropical plants

Biocontrols for Tropical Plants

Oct 01, 2024

Written by Elaine Sawyer

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