Scouting is not only checking for insects, but also diseases, nutrient issues, height management, irrigation issues and stage of the crop, by walking the crop and examining flowers, stems, roots, and leaves. It seems to be a waste of time for valuable greenhouse or farm employees who could instead be doing other tasks vital to the operation. However, a dedicated person is required for accurate scouting. With the help of detail-oriented employees, following our basic outline of scouting method should help control over most pests and can over time save money to your organization!