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Pest & Disease Factsheet - Caterpillars

20 Apr 2012 | by John Adlam

The biting mouthparts of this large group of pests mean that all parts of the plant are at risk of attack.

Crop protection chemicals - Fruit safeguards

30 Mar 2012 | by Brian Lovelidge

With bans expected on some pesticides, the fruit industry continues to research new crop protection products, Brian Lovelidge reports.

Pest & Disease Management - Wild rabbits

09 Mar 2012 | by John Adlam

The animal's fast reproduction makes eradication impractical, but cooperative effort can limit crop damage.

Crop protection chemicals - Update on EU pesticides directive implementation

27 Jan 2012 | by Jack Shamash

Delays in implementing strict new EU rules on crop-protection products have won more time for the industry to source alternatives, Jack Shamash finds.

Crop protection - Ways to reduce waste in pesticide and fertiliser applications

18 Nov 2011

Manufacturers are developing new technologies to help growers reduce waste in pesticide and fertiliser applications, finds Richard Crowhurst.

Pest & Disease Factsheet - Leaf miners

19 Aug 2011

These fly, moth and beetle larvae can cause growers problems across a wide range of plants.

Crop Protection: Biopesticides - a natural selection

12 Aug 2011 | by Claire Shaddick

Progress on registering biopesticides has been slow but research is now pointing to positive results for horticulture, Claire Shaddick finds.

Black root rot - A wide range of species is susceptible to this disease

13 May 2011 | by Dove Associates

Cyclamen, Poinsettia, Primula, Impatiens, Begonia, Nicotiana, Geranium and sweet peas are among 120 species in 15 families known to be susceptible to black root rot (Thielaviopsis basicola).

Coping with leaf spot

15 Apr 2011 | by Dove Associates

How to avoid losses from this common plant disease.

Crop protection: Win with bio-control

11 Mar 2011 | by Geoff Dixon

Biological controls are effective and safe but need competent management, Geoff Dixon explains

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