Content related to the topic: crops-grassland

Learn about the drivers of risk and management options

Leaves, flowers, stems and pods may all show symptoms of infection

What the options are and how they work

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

Combine approaches to reduce populations

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

Find out about the environmental factors that favour slug activity

How to identify the main slug species in field crops

Monitor for adult midges shortly before and during ear emergence

Carefully targeted sprays are particularly essential for this beetle menace

This pest can destroy a plant’s growing point and cause crop failure

Leaves, flowers, stems and pods may all show symptoms of infection