Content related to the topic: pests

4 February 2021

Investing your levy to support horticulture research innovation

What would the removal of AHDB funding mean for horticulture scientific innovation? Professor Rosemary Collier, University of Warwick, offers her perspective

31 March 2022

Chemical and biological control of slugs

What the options are and how they work

8 February 2021

How to monitor slug populations in field crops

Keep an eye on slug populations, especially during a crop’s most critical growth stages

8 February 2021

How to suppress slugs with cultural control

Combine approaches to reduce populations

8 February 2021

How do slugs damage crops?

Slugs are a primary pest in many field crops, affecting both yield and quality

8 February 2021

What conditions favour slugs?

Find out about the environmental factors that favour slug activity

8 February 2021

What are the main slug species of UK crops?

How to identify the main slug species in field crops

30 June 2022

How to manage orange wheat blossom midge

Monitor for adult midges shortly before and during ear emergence

7 May 2025

Cabbage stem flea beetle (CSFB) treatment thresholds in oilseed rape

Carefully targeted sprays are particularly essential for this beetle menace

7 May 2025

Why cabbage stem flea beetle (CSFB) is an issue in oilseed rape

This pest can destroy a plant’s growing point and cause crop failure

2 January 2025

Latest Recommended Lists ‘reset’ to meet complex agronomic challenges

The latest RL features major changes to wheat rust disease-resistance ratings.

3 February 2025

Supporting cucumber growing in the UK

How our product and services have been supporting this Yorkshire-based cucumber grower