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Pests
23 June 2022
This factsheet covers four ‘minor’ pests of Brassica crops: cabbage stem weevil, leaf miner, pollen beetle and swede midge. It provides a summary of the biology and life cycle of each pest and provides information on resistance and the effect that climate change could have on populations.
12 October 2021
This factsheet summarises findings research on the distribution of viruses in UK asparagus crops and provides management strategies for their control.
26 October 2021
Biology and control of spinach and chard leafminers
25 July 2022
The pea aphid is a major pest in vining and fresh market peas and attacks by this pest can result in loss of yield by flower spoilage causing the failure of pods to fill, and by virus infection. Serious yield losses up to 45% have been reported in vining peas for freezing..
29 July 2022
The caterpillar of the silver Y moth feeds on foliage and pods and can cause a degree of defoliation when infestation levels are high. However, the main problem occurs when the caterpillar becomes a contaminant in vined peas, or when feeding damage to pods of fresh market peas or beans makes them unmarketable.
25 July 2022
An assessment has been undertaken to predict the likelihood of pea bruchid (Bruchus pisorum Linnaeus) becoming a pest in peas and the impact that this would have on the crop. Factors such as its biology, likelihood of establishment and spread and the risk of economic damage have been taken into account.
29 June 2022
The bruchid beetle (bean seed beetle) is now widespread in all varieties of broad and field beans in many parts of England. This factsheet describes the biology of the bruchid beetle in the UK and provides guidelines on improving control.
23 May 2022
The onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) is a pest of several crops in the UK, particularly leek, salad onion and stored cabbage. This factsheet is aimed at summarising best available knowledge on biology and control of onion thrips in outdoor crops. It aims to provide guidelines on cultural, chemical and integrated control of thrips.
13 June 2022
This factsheet provides growers of white cabbage with new information on the identification of the principal internal disorders of white cabbage, the causes of the problems, including the important link between viruses and internal disorders, and the actions needed to minimise their economic impact.
21 June 2022
This factsheet summarises the non-lethal and lethal methods for reducing rabbit populations and the legal considerations to be aware of.
24 May 2022
This guide has been produced to provide soft fruit growers with an easy reference to get the most out of their biocontrol use within an integrated crop management system
8 June 2022
Gooseberry sawfly, American gooseberry mildew and die-back caused by Phytophthora and Eutypa are a particular problem for many growers. This guide will help to identify regularly found pest and disease problems and how best to manage them. It also provides a resume of the current varieties available to growers along with some brief notes on cultural considerations.