Content related to the topic: pests

5 December 2018

Survey searches for BYDV solutions

Farmers and agronomists are being encouraged to take part in a survey, as part of efforts to improve barley yellow dwarf virus management in winter cereal crops.

12 November 2018

Survey to shape AHDB’s pest monitoring investment

AHDB is asking people to complete a short survey to focus its investment in integrated pest management

18 August 2026

Barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) tool for cereals

Time your cereals insecticide sprays for aphid/BYDV control with greater accuracy

23 May 2019

BYDV risk research for cereals funded

Virus-spreading aphids and the risk they pose to winter cereal crops are the subjects of a new research project.

21 February 2025

Wheat bulb fly pressure stays low in 2018

It is one of the lowest-risk years for wheat bulb fly (WBF) since monitoring began, according to the final results from the AHDB autumn survey of the pest.

26 September 2018

Tool to guide cereal spray decisions this autumn

Pyrethroid sprays applied to cereals this autumn can now be timed better, thanks to a new tool from AHDB.

19 September 2018

Tree Fruit Review 2018

An annual review of the catalogue of research and knowledge exchange activity across the sector looking specifically at recent developments.

19 September 2018

Pest insects infesting lettuce crops

This new AHDB manual takes a closer look at aphids and caterpillars whilst also trying to tackle minor pests such as thrips, wireworms and leatherjackets. Finally the chemical control options are assessed alongside a whole crop IPM strategy.

24 September 2018

CSFB with suspected pyrethroid resistance needed

People are being asked to submit live samples of cabbage stem flea beetle with suspected resistance to pyrethroid insecticides for free testing.

13 September 2018

Guidance highlights fragile nature of pyrethroids

Guidelines for the management of insecticide resistance in several key UK crops have been updated by the Insecticide Resistance Action Group (IRAG).

20 January 2026

The Insecticide Resistance Action Group (IRAG)

This web page hosts the latest guidance from the Insecticide Resistance Action Group (IRAG). The 'Download' button provides background. Scroll down for guidance.

3 June 2019

Late-spring guidance for cereal crops issued by AHDB

AHDB has issued late-spring guidance for the management of fast-moving cereal crops