Janna Beckerman, a national ornamentals technical specialist at Envu, focuses on developing environmentally sound and economically sustainable pest solutions.

Hear from one industry insider on the key challenges growers face as they look to evolve their IPM programs, and why the future also looks bright.

This February 2026 Digital Deep Dive downloadable report covers some of the latest news on insect control.

From crop-specific biological controls to better scouting and record keeping, growers are refining their pest management strategies.

BioWorks has launched two new soap products to improve control in greenhouse integrated pest management programs.

University of Florida researchers have mapped out new information on thrips’ lifecycle and habits for more effective control strategies.

Vykenda insecticide/miticide is developed for greenhouse and nursery control of mites, thrips, and other challenging insects.

Greenhouse Grower’s 2025 State of the Industry survey revealed some interesting strategies for battling insects, diseases, and plant health concerns.

Limonica Ulti-Mite combines predatory mites (Amblydromalus limonicus) with Koppert’s slow-release technology.

The cotton leafhopper, or cotton jassid, is an invasive pest that targets cotton, okra, eggplant, soybeans, and ornamentals like hibiscus.

From an agreement with Nichino America, Rycar insecticide has been commercialized under the Atticus banner for indoor greenhouse uses.

Also known as the cotton jassid, this invasive pest feeds on a wide variety of crops, including okra and hibiscus.

An e-Gro Alert from Dan Gilrein of Cornell covers diagnostic methods and pest control actions taken against a persistent mite population.