This comprehensive PDF guide is an essential tool for every hydroponic strawberry grower seeking to maintain healthy, high-yielding crops through effective pest and disease management. Tailored for controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) systems such as Nutrient Film Technique (NFT), this resource combines research-backed strategies with practical field experience to help you prevent, identify, and treat key threats to your crop.

Inside this document, you’ll find a detailed breakdown of the most common pests (such as aphids, thrips, whiteflies, and spider mites) and diseases (including powdery mildew, botrytis, root rot, and viral infections) that impact hydroponic strawberries. Each section outlines symptoms, causes, and the lifecycle of the threat, followed by recommended chemical and organic treatment options—including specific active ingredients proven effective in hydroponic systems.

Also included is a fully editable scouting checklist to help growers track signs of problems early, a treatment scheduling table by growth phase, and comprehensive tables covering:

• Preventive and curative products (chemical and organic options)

• Biological control agents compatible with hydroponics

• Environmental condition management tips to reduce disease outbreaks

Whether you’re managing a small-scale NFT setup or a commercial greenhouse, this guide empowers you with the tools and confidence to handle plant health issues efficiently—while minimizing crop losses and maintaining food safety standards.

Perfect for commercial growers, agricultural consultants, and hobbyists who demand high-quality crop protection with maximum productivity and sustainability.