New wireworm DNA decision tool launched
Fera Science has launched a cutting-edge wireworm DNA barcoding test, designed to help growers accurately…
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Pests threaten spring cereals
Spring cereal crops are at risk of gout fly and blossom midge warns Agrovista Its…
Research reveals diet alterations could boost biopesticide efficacy
Changes to a pest’s diet could slow the evolution of resistance to biopesticides, according to…
Latest CSFB monitoring shows reduced pressure
Encouraging results from a nationwide Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle (CSFB) monitoring project, suggests oilseed rape…
Partners needed to support wireworm control project
Groundbreaking findings from Fera Science’s research project, Enigma I – Wireworm IPM, are now driving…
Cameras reveal OSR’s secret allies
In-field cameras have uncovered unexpected predators of two major oilseed rape pests, potentially aiding control…
Gout Fly threat to tillers
Growers are being advised to do all they can to promote tillering following a severe…
UK approval of insecticide flupyradifurone
Bayer has received regulatory authorisation for Sivanto Prime, a foliar applied plant protection product containing…
Courses launched for rodenticide use change
Further changes to rodenticide use legislation will mean that farmers and growers will need an…
NIAB to lead CSFB collaboration
A new nationwide initiative to assess cabbage stem flea beetle (CSFB) larvae levels in oilseed…