Content related to the topic: horticulture

26 July 2021

Damage caused by cutworms (noctuid moths) on field crops

Cutworms, the larvae of various moth species, damage many horticultural crops, as well as potatoes and sugar beet.

15 November 2024

Identification of damage caused by field thrips in field crops

Field thrips affect peas, field beans and sugar beet and require close monitoring to identify attacks.

26 July 2021

Biology and control of the pea midge

Pea midge attacks can result in serious yield losses, especially when populations build up in intensive pea-growing areas.

27 July 2021

Management of the soil pest complex: millipedes, springtails and symphylids

Find out about the species in the soil pest complex and how to manage them.

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.

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.

13 July 2021

Basic biology and management of onion thrips on field crops

Onion thrips are a pest of alliums, peas, field beans, sugar beet and vegetable brassicas.

12 July 2021

Chafer grubs in potatoes and sugar beet

Learn about the life cycle and identification of chafer grubs affecting potatoes and sugar beet.

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.

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.