More greenhouse growers are interested in using biological controls (beneficial insects, mites, nematodes, and fungi) to help manage pests and diseases. It’s a complex system, so a long learning curve is common. Using biological controls, growers report improved plant quality and better safety for workers and the environment.
IPM
Forms for Greenhouse Scouting: Sticky Card Counts
Forms for Greenhouse Scouting: Summary Report
Greenhouse Integrated Pest Management
IPM Scouting and Decision Making
Non infectious plant disorders: Oedema and Intumescences
Online Pesticide Information Resources for Connecticut Greenhouse Growers
Pest Management for Retail Greenhouses and Garden Centers
Preventing and Diagnosing Spray Damage in the Greenhouse
Record Keeping Manual for Private Pesticide Applicators - USDA
Some Selected Resources on Organic Production for Greenhouse Growers
Scouting Tips
Scouting for Key Insect and Mite Pests in the Greenhouse
01 Identifying Some Pest and Beneficial Insects on Your Sticky Cards
01 Tips on Scouting Garden Mums
01 Tips on Scouting Greenhouse Tomatoes
01 Tips on Scouting Herb Bedding Plants
01 Tips on Scouting for Herbaceous Perennial Diseases
01 Tips on Scouting Herbaceous Perennials: Insect and Mite ID
01 Tips on Scouting for Pests and Diseases of Ornamental Cabbage and Kale
01 Tips on Scouting Poinsettia Diseases
01 Tips on Scouting Poinsettia Insect and Mite Pests
Biological Controls
01 Identifying Some Pest and Beneficial Insects on Your Sticky Cards
Beneficial Nematodes: An Easy Way to Begin Using Biological Controls in the Greenhouse
Biocontrols: Supplemental Foods and Application Strategies, Steven Arthurs, BioBee USA
Biological Control of Fungus Gnats
Biological Control of Mealybugs
Biological Control of Two-Spotted Spider Mites
Biological Control of Western Flower Thrips
Biological Control of Whiteflies
Biological Controls at DS Cole Growers, Chris Schlegel
Highlights from the 2019 Greenhouse Biological Control Conference
Planning Your Bio-Control Program: Why is this important? Ron Valentin, Bioworks
Selecting a Supplier of Beneficial Insects and Mites
Some Concerns with Using Wild Collected Lady Beetles
Some Factors Concerning Pesticide Compatibility with Biological Control Agents
Some Selected Resources on Insects, Mites and Biological Controls for Greenhouse Ornamentals
Starting a Biological Control Program for Greenhouse Insect and Mite Pests
Insect and Mite Pests
Broad Mites and Cyclamen Mites in the Greenhouse
Leafminer Pests of Greenhouse Crops
Managing Aphids in the Greenhouse
Managing Caterpillar Pests in and around Greenhouses
Managing Fungus Gnats in the Greenhouse
Managing Mealybugs in the Greenhouse
Managing Scale Insects in the Greenhouse
Managing Slugs in the Greenhouse
Managing Two-Spotted Spider Mites in the Greenhouse
Managing Western Flower Thrips on Greenhouse Crops
Managing Whiteflies in the Greenhouse
Preventing and Diagnosing Spray Damage in the Greenhouse
Sawflies on Herbaceous Perennials
Scouting for Key Insect and Mite Pests on Key Plants in the Greenhouse
Some Selected Resources on Insects, Mites and Biological Controls for Greenhouse Ornamentals
Starting a Biological Control Program for Greenhouse Insect and Mite Pests
Diseases
Aster Yellows on Herbaceous Perennials
Bacterial Diseases on Geraniums
Basil Downy Mildew in the Greenhouse
Black Root Rot (Thielaviopsis basicola) in the Greenhouse
Black Rot on Cole Crop Transplants
Botrytis blight on Greenhouse Crops
Damping-off of Ornamental and Vegetable Seedlings
Foliar Nematodes on Ornamental Plants
Fungal Leaf Spot Diseases on Herbaceous Ornamentals
Fusarium Wilt on Greenhouse Tomatoes
Impatiens Downy Mildew In Home Gardens
Powdery Mildews in the Greenhouse
Root Rot Diseases of Greenhouse Crops
Rust Diseases on Ornamental Crops
Scouting for Key Diseases on Ornamental Plants
Some Virus Diseases of Greenhouse Crops
Tips on Preventing Botrytis Blight During Cool, Cloudy Weather Periods
Edible Crops
01Tips on Scouting Greenhouse Tomatoes
Foliar Diseases on Greenhouse Tomatoes
Fusarium Wilt on Greenhouse Tomatoes
Grafting techniques for greenhouse tomatoes
Grafting tomatoes at the plug stage
Greenhouse Tomatoes: A Few Online Resources for You
Intumescences (Edema) on Greenhouse Tomatoes
Pollination of Greenhouse Tomatoes
Powdery Mildew on Greenhouse Tomatoes
Scheduling a Greenhouse Tomato Crop
Some Selected Resources on Commercial Greenhouse Hydroponic Production
Herb Transplants
01 Tips on Scouting Herb Bedding Plants
Basil Downy Mildew in the Greenhouse
Pest Management for Herb Bedding Plants Grown in the Greenhouse
Scouting Guidelines and Biological Control Options for Herb Bedding Plants
Some Key Pests and Diseases of Herbs
Some Selected Fungicides For Use On Herb Bedding Plants
Some Selected Insecticides and Miticides For Use On Herb Bedding Plants
Vegetable Transplants
01Tips on Scouting Vegetable Bedding Plants
Black Rot on Cole Crop Transplants
Fertilizing Organic Vegetable Bedding Plants
Managing Plant Height of Vegetable Transplants
Pest Management for Vegetable Bedding Plants
Preventing Bacterial Leaf Spot on Pepper Transplants
Scouting Guidelines and Biological Control Options for Vegetable Bedding Plants and Transplants
Selected Fungicides and Bactericides Labeled for Vegetable Bedding Plants and Transplants
Selected Insecticides & Miticides Labeled for Insects and Mites on Vegetable Transplants
Greenhouse Management and Engineering
Approximate Heating Value of Common Fuels
Condensing Boilers and Heaters for Greenhouses
Design and Layout of a Small Commercial Greenhouse Operation
Determining Greenhouse Heat Loss
Develop an Efficient Materials Storage System
Evaluating Wood Fuel for Greenhouse Heat
Fan and Pad Evaporative Cooling Systems
Federal and CT Incentives for Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy
Geothermal Heat for Greenhouses
Germination Chamber/Growth Room for Seedling Production
Greenhouse Energy Conservation Checklist
Greenhouse Sprayers and Spray Application Techniques
Heating Cold Frames, High Tunnels, and Overwintering Structures
High Tunnels - Low-Cost Season Space
Important Factors to Consider when Checking Heating System Efficiency
Insect Screening can be an important Pest Management Tool
Insulating Sidewalls and Endwalls has a Short Payback
Mechanization and Materials Handling Basics
Natural Ventilation in Greenhouses
Natural Ventilation in Hoophouses
Pipe Insulation - An Energy Saving Measure
Plug Extractors, Watering Stations and Tagging Machines
Practical Ideas to Cut Labor Costs
Practical Ways to Increase Production Space
Problems with Using Unvented Greenhouse Heaters
Reduce Storm Damage to Your Greenhouses
Replace Your Thermostats With An Electronic Controller
Root Zone Heat Installation Techniques
Securing a Building Permit for a Greenhouse
Selecting and Building a Commercial Greenhouse
Selecting and Maintaining Thermostats & Controllers
Some Selected Resources on Commercial Greenhouse Hydroponic Production
Tips on Purchasing Heating Fuels
Educational Programs
Biocontrols: Supplemental Foods and Application Strategies, Steven Arthurs,BioBee USA
Biological Control Developments at a Global Level, Ronald Valentine, Bioline AgroSciences
Biological Controls at DS Cole Growers, Chris Schlegel
Biological Growing at Pioneer Gardens, Roger McGaughey
Highlights from the 2019 Greenhouse Biological Control Conference
Mistaken Identities, Leanne Pundt, UConn Extension
New Developments You Can Use from Biocontrol Research, John Sanderson, Cornell University
Planning Your Bio-Control Program: Why is this important? Ron Valentin, Bioworks
WPS Update, Proposed Certification and Training Rule, Candace Bartholomew, UConn
Highlights of the 2022 Greenhouse Biological Control Conference