Content related to the sectors: horticulture

27 July 2021

Identification and benefits of encouraging hoverflies in field crops

Find out how to encourage hoverflies as natural enemies of field pests.

27 July 2021

Biology and encouragement of lacewings (a natural enemy of field crop pests)

Learn to identify and know the benefits of encouraging lacewings.

27 July 2021

Understanding and encouraging parasitic wasps and parasitoids in field crops

Find out about the identification, life cycle, benefits and how to encourage parasitic wasps and parasitoids.

27 July 2021

Understanding spiders and mites as natural enemies of field pests

Learn about the biology of spiders and mites and how to encourage them in field crops.

26 July 2021

Cabbage root fly biology and management in brassica crops

The cabbage root fly is present throughout the UK and can damage cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprout, kale, Chinese cabbage, swede, turnip and radish.

26 July 2021

Risk factors and management of leatherjackets in field crops

Leatherjackets (larvae of crane flies) damage the roots of a wide range of crops.

26 July 2021

Life cycle and management of the onion fly

Understand the biology and damage caused by the onion fly.

26 July 2021

Biology and control of the pea midge

Pea midge attacks can result in serious yield losses, especially when populations build up in intensive pea-growing areas.

26 July 2021

Damage caused by cutworms (noctuid moths) on field crops

Cutworms, the larvae of various moth species, damage many horticultural crops, as well as potatoes and sugar beet.

26 July 2021

Biology of the garden pebble moth and damage caused to brassicas

Garden pebble moth larvae can damage and contaminate vegetable brassica crops.

26 July 2021

Biology and management of the large white butterfly on brassicas

Learn about the life cycle and how to manage the large white butterfly.

26 July 2021

Biology and management of the pea moth

Find out about the life cycle and how to monitor and control the pea moth.