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As discussed previously, there is a great deal of TRANSPLANT/VEGETATIVE STAGE
available conventional chemistry that is compatible • Loose BCA products provide good value,
with both BCAs and biopesticides. Griffin’s
GGSPro team can produce a customized pesticide and flyers are efficient in young crops. Begin
compatibility chart to compare chemistries for their incorporating sachets to individual containers,
residual and degree of toxicity for each of your BCA blister packs and other slow-release systems
species. Some pesticides and fungicides are not
compatible with BCAs but have a short residual • Apply biopesticides regularly to prevent
effect, so they are still useful in this context as the outbreaks, especially pathogen control. Treat
BCAs and biopesticides can be reintroduced very soil in newly transplanted material. Biofungicides
soon after application. Many oils and 25b products are easily tank mixed with bioinsecticides to
are included in this group of “incompatible yet maximize efficiency and reduce spraying labor
useful” pesticides. needs
PROCESS IN THE GREENHOUSE • Allocate compatible chemistry for targeted
Most CEA crops can be broken down into these sprays in hot spot areas
crop stages, sometimes with their own specific
environment. Intake, Propagation, Transplant/ • Scout weekly to see developing issues
Vegetative, and Bloom. BCA releases provide the
backbone of the pest management program, and BLOOM STAGE
biopesticides help with control without interfering • Boost BCA rates for mature crops, because
with the BCAs. Bioinsecticides and biofungicides
are easily tank-mixed and applied to the entire there is more biomass and potentially more
crop. Save conventional chemistry to use as a resources for pests
targeted application when correction is needed.
• Biopesticides especially biofungicides can be
INTAKE STAGE heavily relied on as canopy closes making a
• Isolate new plant material when possible before more conducive environment for pathogen
development
introducing it to the general production areas
• Conventional chemistry now becomes useful for
• Inspect material carefully cleanup and rotating different modes of action is
still important
• Apply appropriately labeled products for dipping
incoming material to start clean • Monitoring yellow sticky cards is not enough
as plants mature. Examine individual plants for
PROPAGATION pest presence
• Bulk or loose BCA applications. Foliar dwelling
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
BCAs may be influenced or compromised by Have a plan and all the tools on hand. Integrated
heavy misting. Soil dwelling BCAs thrive in these pest management is a proactive strategy,
sorts of environments and biologicals are better and more efficient
as preventatives in all crops. As part of that
• Excellent environmental conditions for preventative strategy, sanitation is key. A pest and
biopesticides pathogen-free environment increases efficiency
and allows for fewer inputs at startup. Keep in mind
• Utilize some compatible conventional that scouting is not optional for a successful IPM
chemistries appropriate before first releases program. Understanding the current level of threat
allows for better decision making.
• Integrate yellow sticky cards to capture adult
flyers As a Griffin customer, we encourage you to reach
out to the GGSPro team for questions and solutions
at ggsprotech@griffinmail.com.
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