Soil Solutions Series | Ep. 03 | Insect Resistance

Join Glen and Dr. Tom Dykstra, PhD in Entomology, as they dive deep into the science of BRIX levels, plant health and pest management. Discover how the sugar content in plants affects their resistance to insects and what you can do to protect your crops naturally. Learn about the four feeding guilds of insects, how to use BRIX levels as an indicator of plant health, and the importance of a balanced ecosystem in regenerative agriculture.

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00:00 Introduction: Plant-Feeding Insects and BRIX Levels
01:12 Debunking the 12 BRIX Myth
03:05 Four Feeding Guilds of Insects
06:18 How BRIX Levels Affect Insect Behavior
09:42 The Role of Sugar in Plant Health
13:15 High vs. Low BRIX Plants: Real-World Examples
16:22 Regenerative Agriculture and BRIX: Key Insights
19:08 Conclusion: Protecting Crops Naturally