Habitat plants for biocontrol insects in high tunnels, greenhouses
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March 30, 2018

Habitat plants for biocontrol insects in high tunnels, greenhouses

At different life stages, biocontrol insects eat other insects or pollen and nectar from flowers. As alternatives to using chemical pesticides, high tunnel and greenhouse growers may purchase and release biocontrol insects. Successful pest management includes establishing a modest population of biocontrol insects or natural

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