Content related to the topic: pests

27 July 2021

The life cycle and benefits of ladybirds in field crops

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

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.

11 July 2025

Identification and management of the cabbage moth in vegetable brassicas

Learn how to identify and control the cabbage moth to limit the damage caused to vegetable brassicas.

26 July 2021

Identification and management of frit fly in cereals

Understand how three generations of frit fly each year can damage cereals such as grasses, maize and spring oats.

13 July 2021

Sugar beet damage associated with the minor thrips species Caliothrips fasciatus

Several species of thrips damage sugar beet, including Caliothrips fasciatus, field thrips and onion thrips.

13 July 2021

Biology and management of the mealy cabbage aphid

Learn about crop symptoms and control of (mealy) cabbage aphid on oilseed rape and vegetable brassicas.

12 July 2021

Management of pea and bean weevils in peas and field beans

Discover how to monitor for pea and bean weevils, as well as the main risk factors and control thresholds.

13 May 2026

Management of the soil pest complex: millipedes, springtails and symphylids

Find out about the species in the soil pest complex and how to manage them.

26 July 2021

Identification and control of the small white butterfly on vegetable brassicas

Small white butterfly larvae can cause foliage damage and contamination issues on vegetable brassicas.

26 July 2021

Damage caused by the flax tortrix moth on field crops

Flax tortrix moth is a minor pest of lettuce, peas and sugar beet.

16 March 2023

Risk factors and management of gout fly in cereals

Gout fly is present across the UK and an occasional minor pest of wheat, barley and triticale.

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.