Envu: Supporting the industry with science-driven solutions

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Over the past year, Envu has expanded our portfolio to better meet the evolving challenges faced by growers of ornamental plants — from Abelia to Zamiocalcus. With more than 50 years of expertise, Envu remains hyper-focused on solving customers challenges.

Don’t let mites take you by surprise. Tiny but destructive, mites can silently wreak havoc on crops — causing stunted growth, distorted leaves, bronzing and plant death before you realize they’re even there. Early detection and accurate identification are critical for staying ahead of an infestation, and prophylactic applications of miticides are often essential for successful crop management.

For example, products effective against two-spotted spider mites (Tetranychus urticae) may offer little to no control against broad mites (Polyphagotarsonemus latus), which often target tender new growth and cause leaf curling or russeting. Likewise, cyclamen mites (Phytonemus pallidus) thrive in cool, humid environments and can devastate crops like African violets and begonias, while eriophyid mites — such as rose rosette mite (Phyllocoptes fructiphilus) — can transmit rose rosette virus with irreversible effects. Flat mites (e.g., Brevipalpus, Cenopalpus, Raoiella, etc.), often overlooked, can cause rough, corked, scabby or pock-marked foliage in orchids, palms and tropical foliage.

Precise identification of the mite pest afflicting plants helps ensure the right miticide is chosen to effectively interrupt the pest’s life cycle. At Envu, we believe products work best in rotation with other products. To take the guesswork out of mite management, Envu has developed an easy-to-use identification poster. It helps pinpoint what mite be the issue, includes a list of commonly used miticides (from Savate® and Kontos® insecticides to our new offerings like Floramite® SC and Shuttle® SC miticides) with their insecticide resistance action committee (IRAC) code and REI to aid in rotation, and provides example miticide rotation strategies for more effective, sustainable control.

At Envu, our commitment goes beyond products. We collaborate closely with growers, researchers and industry experts to shape solutions that truly address your day-to-day challenges. Our innovations are rooted in real-world insight, so you can protect your crops with confidence and clarity while continuing to grow — beautifully.

Janna Beckerman, Ph.D.
Ornamentals Technical Specialist
Green Solutions Team