Vigilance needed as pests threaten maize crops
With numerous reports of caterpillar activity in maize crops, growers need to remain vigilant and…
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BASF introduces biological attractant for enhanced aphid control
Chemical giant BASF has launched Apthena, a biological solution to enhance integrated pest management strategies.…
New plant-based insecticide offers sustainable grain store solution
Organic and low-input farmers now have a new plant-based option for managing insect pressure in…
Check NSTS certificates growers advised
With potato planting just around the corner, growers are being advised to check whether their…
Updates to pest IPM planning tool
ADAS has updated its IPM Pest Planning Tool, so growers and their advisors can better understand…
Lodi UK takes on Actellic insecticide range
Lodi UK has become the sole distributor of the Actellic range of insecticides after the…
Survey finds Wheat Dwarf Virus widespread
A survey led by Association of Independent Crop Consultants (AICC) members suggests that Wheat Dwarf…
Fast-acting ferella joins molluscicide armoury
Adama has launched a new slug pellet which uses the company’s novel molluscicide active ingredient,…
Major potato pest eradicated
Following extensive operational investigative work and surveillance, Defra has announced the Colorado beetle has been…
Solar-powered bird scarer added to the Portek range
Portek Ltd has introduced a solar-powered bird-scarer designed to mimic a life-sized owl, with natural…