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Beneficial Nematodes in Turf Applications

April 12, 2013

While awareness about the use of beneficial nematodes in horticultural industries has risen over the last several years, few growers are aware of how beneficial nematodes are used in turf applications. In a recent article by Golf Course Industry magazine, experts like our nematode field development specialist, Julie Graesch, explain... Read More

Using Beneficial Nematodes

November 27, 2012

Laura Allen of Greenhouse Management stopped by Becker Underwood’s booth at the 2012 OFA Short Course to interview Julie Graesch, nematode field development specialist for Becker Underwood. Julie addressed growers’ common concerns and questions on using beneficial nematodes. Watch the interview here. Do you have a question regarding the use and applications... Read More

Biocontrols Report 2013

November 20, 2012

Biologicals and beneficial insects (biocontrols) are nothing new to the green industry, but they are now becoming more accepted among growers. Greenhouse Grower decided to dig deeper into the trend with their special Biocontrols Report. Published in the November issue, the report took an in-depth look at where the technology... Read More

The Benefits of Beneficial Nematodes

November 2, 2012

At the OFA Short Course, our nematode specialist, Julie Graesch had the opportunity to speak with Greenhouse Grower about beneficial nematodes. In a series of three videos, Julie explains what beneficial nematodes are, the benefits of using beneficial nematodes and how to protect your greenhouse with beneficial nematodes. You can watch... Read More

State of the Industry Report 2012

October 15, 2012

Greenhouse Management released their exclusive “State of the Industry” report this month, unveiling an optimistic outlook on where the industry is heading going into 2013. Some key findings from the report include: Overall, confidence is up. More growers are planning to produce more holiday crops and fewer annuals and perennials. The... Read More

iPad Winner!

August 17, 2012

Congratulations to Dean Palm of Oberlin, Ohio! Dean won the iPad^® in our Nematode News giveaway! Read More

Grower Feedback from the OFA Short Course

July 19, 2012

We had a great show, and a wonderful time talking with growers from across the world at the 2012 OFA Short Course. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth! We had a lot of questions about beneficial nematodes and other biological control agents, so we thought we would... Read More

OFA Short Course 2012

July 11, 2012

It’s that time of year again for the OFA Short Course. Starting July 14, members of our marketing, sales and R&D team, including nematode field development specialist, Julie Graesch, will once again be in Columbus, Ohio for the largest horticultural event in the country. To help kick off the event, we are... Read More

Win an iPad!

June 6, 2012

Leading into the 2012 Ohio Florist’s Association (OFA) Short Course event in July, Becker Underwood is helping to kick off the summer with two special promotional offers for greenhouse and nursery industry professionals. The OFA, the Association of Horticulture Professionals, is the leading horticulture educational association in the United States. Its’... Read More

Featured Pest: Cranberry Girdler

May 30, 2012

The cranberry girdler is also known as the subterranean webworm and can be found throughout the United States and Canada. Males and female moths are active at night normally fly low to the ground. Adults are known as snouts because their mouthparts are projected forward and their wings are held... Read More

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