Insects have quite a dynamic relationship with flowers and plants. While some play a crucial role in the plant life cycle, others pose a threat to the health and potential value of our most important plants!

While many insect pests slow down and disappear with cold weather, scales persist through the winter conditions. These small, often-overlooked insects feed on plants and set the stage for serious infestations once temperatures rise. For greenhouse growers, winter is a critical time to stay vigilant against scales. Learn how to control overwinter scales in our blog.