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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.

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.

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.

Pests & Diseases round-up

04 May 2012

Tobacco whitefly discovered on plants at Manchester Airport

Integrated control urged over potato blight

04 May 2012

The emergence of fungicide-resistant strains of potato blight means that growers need to integrate controls into an overall resistance management strategy, according to Gowan UK & Ireland business manager Dr Dominic Lamb.

Tomato plant compound finds herbicide role

04 May 2012

A chemical produced by wild tomato plants has accidentally been found to be a potent herbicide.

Beehive-maker points customers at pyrethrum products

04 May 2012

A manufacturer of garden beehives is advising its customers concerned about the impact of insecticides on bee populations to use its pyrethrum-based products.

Pests & Diseases round-up

27 Apr 2012

Agency officers find nematodes among daffodils in Cornwall.

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