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Orius banker plants

Overview Orius banker plants are used to rear Orius tantillus (Orius) within a crop. They allow Orius to be established before the target pests arrive and maintain reasonable numbers in crops when pest levels are low. Banker plants can also…
Hand lenses

A good hand lens is an indispensable tool for crop scouts and growers. Use a hand lens to closely examine and identify insect/mite pests, and beneficials in your crop. You can order hand lenses from Biological Services.
Bioboxes

Bioboxes are small cardboard boxes with a hook that can be hung in crops near pest hotspots. Bioboxes are ideal for crops that don’t allow for the easy placement of beneficials on foliage (eg, tomatoes) so the beneficials stay in…
Sticky traps and rolls

Sticky traps and rolls (or roller traps) can support biological and chemical control measures for many agricultural pests in protected cropping situations. You can use them to assist control of whiteflies, Fungus Gnat/shore flies, and to alleviate the pressure of…