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Crops & Grassland
1 July 2021
Selection and use of biological control agents in the production of ornamental crops – mites and thrips AHDB webinar looking at: advice for growers from an entomologist on what to use to manage mites and thrips, and hints and tips from a grower who has put IPM into practice using biological control agents
1 July 2021
Selection and use of biological control agents in the production of ornamental crops - aphid and whitefly AHDB webinar, with advice for growers from an entomologist on what to use to manage aphid and whitefly, and hints and tips from a grower who has put IPM into place using biological control agents
2 July 2021
Use a combination of cultural, biological and chemical control methods in your IPM strategy for slugs and snails.
2 July 2021
Learn when the main species of slug and snail are active, when they breed, how to monitor for their presence and what the potential sources of infestation can be.
27 July 2021
Recognise slug and snail damage symptoms on plants and which hardy nursery stock species are commonly affected.
27 July 2021
Find out how to identify the main troublesome slug and snail species.
27 July 2021
Follow the guidance in these pages to achieve effective management of slugs and snails in the production of container-grown hardy nursery stock.
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29 June 2021
Detailed information on the control of CGMMV, from initial seed treatment through to end of crop clean-up.
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29 June 2021
Read about how the CGMMV develops and what symptoms to look out for.
2 August 2021
Key information to help you recognise the pest by the damage it can cause.
20 July 2021
The differences between shieldbug species can be subtle. Here is how to tell them apart.
20 July 2021
A look at how the insect develops – its biology and life cycle.