Grow Pro Series: IPM Strategies for Thrips parvispinus Management on Greenhouse Ornamentals скачать в хорошем качестве

Grow Pro Series: IPM Strategies for Thrips parvispinus Management on Greenhouse Ornamentals

Welcome to AFE's Grow Pro Webinar Series! Throughout this series, our nationally recognized researchers, hosts, and speakers offer ‘how-to’ advice based on AFE-funded and other research projects to help the industry navigate through ever-changing growing challenges. The webinar topics are current and offer long-term opportunities for growers to focus on increased profit, greater sustainability, and improved labor efficiency. Each session includes a presentation and interactive Q&A. To see the full series calendar visit endowment.org/GrowPro. The August 19th session focuses on IPM Strategies for Thrips parvispinus Management on Greenhouse Ornamentals. This webinar explores IPM strategies for Thrips parvispinus in greenhouse ornamentals including the use of cutting dips with entomopathogenic fungi (Beauveria bassiana, Metarhizium brunneum), mineral oil, insecticidal soap, and reduced-risk insecticides, and other cutting treatments such as cold storage and UV-C+ exposure. Attendees will also learn about studies on the biology and behavior of T. parvispinus, including interactions with predators, preferred oviposition and pupation sites, and daily flight activity patterns. This research aims to provide sustainable, science-based solutions to reduce plant losses and minimize pesticide use. Topics include: -Learn about cutting dip trials to reduce T. parvispinus populations, alongside cold storage and UV-C+ treatments to start with a clean crop. -Discover how effective products and treatments are evaluated for phytotoxicity, including their impact on root growth and leaf damage in unrooted and rooted cuttings. -Explore the life cycle, defensive behaviors, and preferred oviposition and pupation sites of T. parvispinus to identify intervention points for biological control. -Understand how flight activity patterns are monitored to inform control timing and strategies. Speaker: Dr. Rose Buitenhuis, Vineland Research and Innovation Centre Moderator: Laura Barth, AFE Research Coordinator Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 02:06 Plasma Activated Water for Floriculture Production 48:00 Q & A