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Discover the Power of PureCrop's Revolutionary Technology

Discover the Power of PureCrop's Revolutionary Technology

Looking for organic pest control? Look no further than PureCrop1 by West Coast Ag Products. PureCrop1 is not a traditional oil but uses nanotechnology to create a product that completely mixes with water, destroys fungal diseases and eliminates sap-sucking insects while having no direct effects on beneficial insects.

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Start in the Soil

Start in the Soil

Often when we walk into a greenhouse our gaze sweeps across the sea of green and we admire the colors, the light and the variety of plant life. We should however follow the admonitions from Les Mis and ‘Look Down’ to investigate where it all starts. In the soil. There are several pests that inhabit this dark underworld, and using biocontrols for these pests is the cornerstone for many programs.

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Equipped for Thrips

Equipped for Thrips

Thrips are common greenhouse pests and challenging to control with chemicals. They are tiny and hide in between leaves and flower bracts. They are easily overlooked until the telltale signs of feeding occur: discolored or distorted leaves, stipling, silvering and premature leaf drop. Using yellow sticky cards in the crop can alert you when they show up and trap them, decreasing the population.

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Encarsia, Welcome to the Dark Side

Encarsia, Welcome to the Dark Side
Encarsia formosa is a whitefly predator and parasitoid. The advantages of using Encarsia as a biocontrol agent were recognized over one hundred years ago when an English tomato grower observed whitefly pupae that were once white turning black, and Encarsia emerging from the darkened pupae.  Continue reading

Clean and Green is the Dream

Clean and Green is the Dream
Imagine a sparkling clean greenhouse with green, healthy plants growing up on benches and everything in its place. There are no dark corners with algae and weeds, no piles of spilled soil on the floor. Organic waste bins are emptied on a regular basis, and plants with heavy infestations of pests or disease are nowhere to be seen. The benches and tools have recently been sterilized, and crops are well-spaced, with room to grow and good air flow. This perfect horticultural dream could be a reality by taking a few steps towards prevention. Continue reading