Advice on building a greenhouse biologicals program

Added on 10 February 2023

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Advice on building a greenhouse biologicals program

The 2023 Biosolutions Conference and Expo is the only event offering North American specialty crop growers, advisers, and researchers the latest information and real-world guidance on implementing biological solutions and technology tools. The event takes place Feb. 23-24 in Reno, NV.

The agenda for the conference includes a mix of general presentations designed for the collective audience of greenhouse, fruit, and vegetable producers. In addition, a series of crop-specific sessions take place the afternoon of Thursday, Feb. 23.

Here’s a closer look at the greenhouse biologicals sessions you can expect:

The Importance of Scouting in a Biocontrols Program (Andrew Luxon, Integrated Pest Management Supervisor, Four Star Greenhouse Inc.): Controlling pests with a biologicals approach requires preventative rather than curative action. Due to this, a detailed scouting program is critical. Luxom, the IPM Supervisor at one of the nation’s leading floriculture operations, offers tips on how to set up and manage a scouting program.