Content related to the topic: horticulture

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

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

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

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

Damage caused by leek moth caterpillars can make leeks unmarketable.

Leatherjackets (larvae of crane flies) damage the roots of a wide range of crops.

Find out about the pea aphid and the damage it causes directly to peas and beans, as well as the viruses it spreads.

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

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

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

Learn about the crop damage caused by the pygmy beetle on sugar beet and how to prevent losses.

Find out how to identify and manage pea cyst nematodes.