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25 May 2012 | by Jonathan Tilley

Environment secretary endorses show moves to raise awareness of pest-and-disease control among gardening public.

Growers hailed for Phytophthora disease efforts

25 May 2012 | by Jonathan Tilley

Phytophthora infection rates drop but FERA warns that wet weather may cause them to rise again.

Syngenta warns on cavity spot risk to carrots

25 May 2012

The wet start to the growing season has increased the risk of cavity spot on carrots, particularly the UK's most widely planted variety Nairobi, according to Syngenta field technical manager Ian Holmes.

Pest & Disease Management - Moles

18 May 2012 | by John Adlam

Moles are widespread throughout Britain but absent from Ireland. Even small populations can damage sports turf, playing surfaces and amenity lawns, but control may not be necessary in less intensively used or managed areas. The damage is a side-effect of moles' subterranean lifestyle - they live on...

Fruit fly triggers Auckland checks

18 May 2012

The discovery of a Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) in Auckland, New Zealand, has led to a lockdown within a 1.5km radius.

Coragen secures approval for UK use against carrot fly

18 May 2012

The insecticide Coragen, with active ingredient DuPont Rynaxypyr chlorantraniliprole, has been approved for UK use to control carrot fly on carrots.

Grower fined for banned Amitraz use on pears

18 May 2012

A fruit grower has been prosecuted by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) for illegal pesticide use.

18 May - Blister aphid alert

18 May 2012 | by John Adlam

Ribes blister aphid: Feeding from these aphids causes leaf distortion, blistering and discolouration of foliage (red or sometimes yellow) and they are active now on crops. Eggs overwinter on plants emerging in spring, feeding into the summer months. Control with Decis, Hallmark WZT (EoA 2008-2944)...

Mike Abram, PR and communications manager, Bayer CropScience

18 May 2012

Mike Abram has joined Bayer CropScience as PR and communications manager.

Caroline Spelman to support Fera plant health measures at Chelsea Flower Show

17 May 2012 | by Matthew Appleby

Defra secretary of state Caroline Spelman will be at the Food and Environment Research Agency (Fera's) Chelsea Flower Show display which will outline how the public can help prevent the spread of devastating plant pests and disease in gardens and the countryside.

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