Government scientists instigate risk assessments on pine processionary moth and Helicotylenchus dihystera
Scientists from the Food, Environment and Research Agency have begun two risk assessments, on Thaumetopoea pityocampa (the Pine Processionary Moth) and Helicotylenchus dihystera, a highly polyphagous pest on the roots of orchard crops, field crops, and protected edible and ornamental crops.