Content related to the topic: field-vegetables

26 July 2021

Identification and control of the small white butterfly on vegetable brassicas

Small white butterfly larvae can cause foliage damage and contamination issues on vegetable brassicas.

26 July 2021

Damage caused by the flax tortrix moth on field crops

Flax tortrix moth is a minor pest of lettuce, peas and sugar beet.

11 July 2025

Identification and management of the cabbage moth in vegetable brassicas

Learn how to identify and control the cabbage moth to limit the damage caused to vegetable brassicas.

13 July 2021

Sugar beet damage associated with the minor thrips species Caliothrips fasciatus

Several species of thrips damage sugar beet, including Caliothrips fasciatus, field thrips and onion thrips.

13 July 2021

Biology and management of the mealy cabbage aphid

Learn about crop symptoms and control of (mealy) cabbage aphid on oilseed rape and vegetable brassicas.

26 July 2021

Cabbage root fly biology and management in brassica crops

The cabbage root fly is present throughout the UK and can damage cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprout, kale, Chinese cabbage, swede, turnip and radish.

27 July 2021

Management of the beet cyst nematode on sugar beet and brassicas

Learn how to identify and control the beet cyst nematode.

26 July 2021

Life cycle and management of the onion fly

Understand the biology and damage caused by the onion fly.

27 July 2021

Identification of stem nematode damage on field crops

Learn how stem nematodes affect crops, including alliums, cereals, field beans and sugar beet.

12 July 2021

Minor flea beetles affecting field crops

Learn about minor flea beetles, including the Wessex, striped, turnip, adult beet and flax flea beetles.

3 August 2021

Biology of root knot nematodes in sugar beet crops

Learn about the root knot nematode and its effects on sugar beet.

13 July 2021

Life cycle and identification of crop damage caused by the willow–carrot aphid

The willow–carrot aphid affects carrots, celery, parsnips, parsley and potatoes, and transmits viruses.