“How-to” Video of the Week: Releasing Biocontrol Agents Successfully

The Vineland Research and Innovation Centre, in collaboration with the Ontario Ministry of Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), has produced a number of videos demonstrating important greenhouse IPM practices.

These videos are based on current information and best practices, and are in an easy-to-follow format. Better yet, they are all under 10 minutes long!

Each week, we’ll be releasing a new video. All videos in the series are applicable to both greenhouse floriculture and vegetable pest management.

Keep reading to find the link to the video and further reading for successful IPM!

Video Description

Title: Effective Release Methods for Predators and Parasitoids in Greenhouse Crops

Initial Release Date: April 2020

Details: The steps outlined in this video include: proper methods to receive, store and release biological control agents. Following these steps will help lead to a successful biocontrol program in greenhouse crops.

More information relating to this video:

• Blog post on effective use of predatory mites sachets: https://onfloriculture.com/2017/09/16/4-ways-you-may-be-killing-your-predatory-mites-and-how-to-check/

Acknowledgements:

These videos were funded by the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance (previously the OMAFRA-U of G Partnership). This is a collaboration between the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs and the University of Guelph to advance research and innovation that contributes to the success of the province’s agri-food sector and promotes rural economic development. Videos were made as part of the KTT Funding Program stream.

Funding was also received by the Canadian Greenhouse Conference.

We sincerely thank those that contributed to the making of these videos, including: Dr. Rose Buitenhuis (Vineland), Jesse DeHaan (Vineland), Dr. Sarah Jandricic (OMAFRA), Laxmi Khadka (Vineland), Cara McCreary (OMAFRA), Caitlin MacDonald (Vineland), Ashley Summerfield (Vineland) and Taro Saito (Vineland).

We also thank Omni Media for video production.

Disclaimer: the appearance of any products in these videos does not constitute endorsement by OMAFRA or the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre. Videos contain current information as of the initial release date. Some products or procedures that were not available or widely used at the time of filming were not included in these videos. Any products featured in the videos may currently be unavailable or discontinued.