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21 February 2025
It is one of the lowest-risk years for wheat bulb fly (WBF) since monitoring began, according to the final results from the AHDB autumn survey of the pest.
26 September 2018
Pyrethroid sprays applied to cereals this autumn can now be timed better, thanks to a new tool from AHDB.
19 September 2018
An annual review of the catalogue of research and knowledge exchange activity across the sector looking specifically at recent developments.
19 September 2018
This new AHDB manual takes a closer look at aphids and caterpillars whilst also trying to tackle minor pests such as thrips, wireworms and leatherjackets. Finally the chemical control options are assessed alongside a whole crop IPM strategy.
24 September 2018
People are being asked to submit live samples of cabbage stem flea beetle with suspected resistance to pyrethroid insecticides for free testing.
13 September 2018
Guidelines for the management of insecticide resistance in several key UK crops have been updated by the Insecticide Resistance Action Group (IRAG).
11 September 2018
Initial egg count results from the AHDB autumn wheat bulb fly (WBF) survey suggest it is likely to be another relatively low-risk year for the pest.
20 January 2026
This web page hosts the latest guidance from the Insecticide Resistance Action Group (IRAG). The 'Download' button provides background. Scroll down for guidance.
3 June 2019
AHDB has issued late-spring guidance for the management of fast-moving cereal crops
28 April 2025
See the signs of defects and impurities in stored cereal (wheat and barley). This poster shows examples of physical damage, disease, pests, screenings and weed seeds.
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10 May 2024
This insect is rarely abundant enough to warrant treatment