letter from the sponsor

Envu is proud to once again partner with Nursery Management in support of the “State of the Market” special report. The past year has brought a lot of changes as we built on our 50-year legacy of excellence to create a new, more agile company dedicated to environmental science: a new name, new systems and new processes. One thing that has not changed is our commitment to developing innovative solutions to help you solve your toughest challenges.

Just as Envu has evolved over the past year, so too have the challenges faced by greenhouse and nursery growers. As new threats have emerged, from invasive species like Thrips parvispinus to complex disease challenges like vascular streak dieback and beech leaf disease, our team of experts has been on the front lines, working alongside growers, university researchers and private industry partners. The insights gained from these collaborations are helping to drive Envu research and development efforts as we work to meet the needs of the industry.

In addition to pest and disease issues, you’re also facing mounting pressure from labor challenges and environmental concerns. The good news is you’re not alone. As a trusted partner in your success, Envu is ready with the solutions and expertise you need. A labor-saving tool, Marengo® herbicide delivers up toeight months of control of economically important weed species. By choosing a product with industry-leading residual control, you can reduce the number of applications needed and hours spent hand-weeding. To help take the guesswork out of developing herbicide rotations, we created a guide for weed management with programs customized to your production type and geographic region.

For growers looking to combine biocontrol methods with traditional chemistry, we offer a portfolio of reduced-risk insecticides that are compatible with many biological control agents. Altus® insecticide provides systemic control of piercing and sucking pests, with flexibility to apply before, during and after bloom. Kontos® insecticide targets sucking insects as well as tough-to-control mite species and provides true systemic activity, moving both up and down in plant tissue. For pests with a high risk of resistance development, like spider mites and whiteflies, Savate® insecticide offers quick knockdown control with a unique mode of action. Because we know it can be difficult to find reliable information, we compiled data on the compatibility of our insecticides with common BCAs in an easy-to-use table.

You can count on the greenhouse and nursery team at Envu to be partners in cultivating beautiful results. We are here to help you face new challenges, develop solutions and provide best-in-class support. Now, as always, our priority is your success. Thank you to Nursery Management for providing this update. We are fortunate to work in an industry that makes the world a more beautiful place!

Visit us.envu.com/ornamentals to explore resources and learn more about Envu.

Jane Stanley
Green Solutions Team Specialist Envu Turf & Ornamentals

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