Ancient wheat compound offers potential sustainable pest solution
Scientists at Rothamsted Research have uncovered a natural defence mechanism in ancestral einkorn wheat that…
Browsing: Pest Control
Rodent survey to help tackle resistance
BASF has relaunched its rodent control survey and is calling on UK farmers to share…
Novel IPM programme shortlisted for industry award
One of the largest integrated pest management (IPM) platforms ever established in the UK is…
Wheat slug threat as wet weather returns
With more unsettled weather forecast across the UK following recent rain, slug activity is expected…
Be on the lookout for pests following mild weather
Continued mild conditions have led to numerous reports of several pest species in newly emerged…
Don’t miss out on silicon biostimulants benefits growers advised
Orion Future Technologies agronomist Mike Stoker says confusion over silicon use as part of the…
CSFB collaboration to fine-tune control strategies
A collaborative AHDB-led research project hopes to offer more insight into cabbage stem flea beetle…
BYDV risk for early sown cereals
With many growers stating their intention to drill winter cereals early this season, it raises…
CSFB monitoring project to help develop decision tools
The AHDB has announced a cabbage stem flea beetle (CSFB) migration monitoring project this autumn.…
Progress being made with potato PCN control
The DeCyst project is progressing to enhance PCN control through further evaluation of trap crops.…