Why Biosolutions Are Gaining Market Share Among Greenhouse Growers

Greenhouse Grower
2023.02.12

Biosolutions are becoming more popular in greenhouses throughout the country. They do not replace traditional methods of pest control, but growers are finding many benefits to them. Biosolutions offer new, effective practices to control pests and diseases and offer many environmental benefits.

Bill Foster, CEO of BioWorks, says more growers should learn how to add biosolutions to their integrated pest management (IPM) programs.

“From our perspective, there are opportunities to help growers gain confidence in using available biological products to move away from other control options that are more difficult to use due to application or increased regulatory restrictions,” Foster says. “This means more flexibility and additional options to avoid supply chain and cost challenges.”

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