Pest Control Techniques

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) - Definition, Methods, & More

Integrated pest management, referred to as IPM for short, is the number one way to protect your garden from infestations.

But the best part about this methodology? It doesn’t always involve chemical intervention. This is a win-win for all involved, from you and your consumers to the environment.

So why aren’t more commercial growers implementing their own integrated pest management methods and strategy? The short answer is it’s far more complex than simply spraying your plants with an insecticide at the first site of bugs. Spraying is easy.

But, in the interest of producing the best crop possible, and protecting your brand image in the long run, an IPM strategy is a must for your operation.

We’ll define integrated pest management, and explain all the benefits of IPM. Then, we’ll help you come up with your own techniques and strategies you can employ on your farm or garden.

Complete Guide On Beneficial Bugs For Plants

You are probably used to fighting insects in the garden, but did you know there are actually beneficial bugs for plants?

Certain insects can be your only way to prevent an infestation of aphids or mites from wiping out your garden. 

This idea of bringing more bugs into the garden to eliminate existing bugs sounds a bit backwards, but this is a pest control strategy as old as time.

We’ll cover which beneficial insects work best for which pests, and help you restore the ideal conditions to your garden!

The Best Garden Sprayer Of 2024

As your garden grows, it becomes especially important to use the best garden sprayer possible. This will make things a lot easier for you, the grower, while producing better results with your spraying.

Here at Hydrobuilder, we offer a wide range of sprayers and foggers for all growers, from small, manual hand pump sprayers to electric backpack sprayers.

Regardless of how you’re using it, these products will help you keep your grow room or garden in tip-top shape. Before we get to the sprayers, however, we should cover why you need one!