Content related to the topic: pests

27 July 2021

Understanding and encouraging parasitic wasps and parasitoids in field crops

Find out about the identification, life cycle, benefits and how to encourage parasitic wasps and parasitoids.

27 July 2021

Understanding spiders and mites as natural enemies of field pests

Learn about the biology of spiders and mites and how to encourage them in field crops.

6 July 2021

Strategic Farm Summer 2021

Get your inputs, land, cereal crops and biodiversity to work harder for you - join our summer series of interactive workshops

28 April 2021

Database of insecticides and their effect on natural enemies

Use this database to check the impact of different active ingredients in plant protection products on beneficial insects

23 April 2021

Dealing with pests and diseases

Frit fly, leatherjackets and slugs are some of the pests to consider when reseeding grassland. Our information will help you manage the risks of pest burdens and control methods.

8 July 2021

Grain sampling and monitoring during storage

As grain remains a ‘living’ crop, it is essential to monitor it during storage.

31 March 2022

Chemical and biological control of slugs

What the options are and how they work

8 February 2021

How to monitor slug populations in field crops

Keep an eye on slug populations, especially during a crop’s most critical growth stages

8 February 2021

How to suppress slugs with cultural control

Combine approaches to reduce populations

8 February 2021

How do slugs damage crops?

Slugs are a primary pest in many field crops, affecting both yield and quality

8 February 2021

What conditions favour slugs?

Find out about the environmental factors that favour slug activity

8 February 2021

What are the main slug species of UK crops?

How to identify the main slug species in field crops