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16 May 2012 | by Matthew Appleby

The ICF National Conference ICFhas seen the launch of two films intended to combat the threat to Britain's woodlands posed by Phytophthora ramorum and Phytophthora kernoviae.

Kew to spray for oak processionary moth

11 May 2012 | by Jonathan Tilley

A team of professional arborists will be selectively spraying a selection of oak trees in Kew Gardens known to have been previously affected by oak processionary moth (OPM).

Tree treatment stimulates natural defence in battle against Phytophthora infections

11 May 2012

Plant Syence has launched its Treet product into the UK, designed to suppress Phytophthora infection in trees and to protect against environmental stress.

Richmond leads blitz on oak processionary moths

11 May 2012 | by Jez Abbott

Borough brings in Bartlett Tree Experts for spray programme as fight goes on to control tree pests.

Pest & Disease Management - Beech bark disease

04 May 2012

Beech bark disease is most likely to attack trees with trunks that are more than 20cm in diameter, although it can also be a problem on young plantations. The disease occurs when heavy infestations of beech scale insect (Cryptococcus fagisuga) make enough feeding wounds in the bark to enable infection...

Oak processionary moth warning from Forestry Commission

01 May 2012 | by Matthew Appleby

The Forestry Commission has advised people in west and south London, and Pangbourne in Berkshire, not to touch oak processionary caterpillars, which are emerging on oak trees in these areas.

Asian longhorn beetle LATEST: Update on infestation following Fera investigation

27 Apr 2012

The outbreak of the Asian longhorn beetle discovered at a farm in Kent has covered an area of at least 8ha and has infested at least 22 trees, the Food & Environment Research Agency (FERA) has confirmed.

Open meeting to look at management of Phytophthora and latest research results

27 Apr 2012

The Food & Environment Research Agency is organising an open meeting on Phytophthora ramorum.

Asian longhorn beetle covers eight hectares, FERA reveals

24 Apr 2012 | by Matthew Appleby

The outbreak of the Asian longhorn beetle found at farm in Kent covers an area of at least eight hectares and has infested at least 22 trees, the Food and Environment Research Agency (Fera) has confirmed.

Sign up to the HW Pest and Disease email bulletin

20 Apr 2012

Horticulture Week is to launch a pest and disease bulletin bringing all the latest news on outbreaks and in-depth advice on how to manage them straight to subscribers' inboxes.

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