Content related to the sectors: potatoes

Dance flies are predators of aphids and midges and can be encouraged in field crops.

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

Find out how to identify and encourage rove beetles in field crops.

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

Ladybirds commonly eat aphids and scale insects and are important for biocontrol.

Learn about the identification and life cycle of long-legged flies.

The willow–carrot aphid affects carrots, celery, parsnips, parsley and potatoes, and transmits viruses.

Learn about the life cycle and identification of chafer grubs affecting potatoes and sugar beet.

Learn about the life cycle and identification of soldier beetles, as well as how to encourage them.

Learn to identify and know the benefits of encouraging lacewings.

Learn about dung flies and how to encourage them.

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