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Contents tagged with control
8 September 2022
From controlling aphids using natural methods to chemical control, our information can help you to use an integrated pest management (IPM) approach.
16 June 2021
Find out about the biology and life cycle of different types of aphids on strawberry.
7 November 2025
Read about integrated pest management strategies and resistance management for pests of carrot and Apiaceous crops.
10 May 2021
Discover ways of monitoring mirid bug populations and reducing infestations in crops.
7 November 2025
Learn about the life cycle of celery fly and find out what damage it can cause to crops.
7 November 2025
Find out about turnip moth caterpillars (cutworm), a pest insect that infests carrot and Apiaceous crops.
7 November 2025
Find out about the three types of aphid to look out for in carrot crops: willow-carrot aphid, parsnip aphid and peach-potato aphid.
7 November 2025
There are several methods you can use to reduce the impact of carrot fly infestations on crops.
7 November 2025
Learn about monitoring and forecasting carrot fly to get on top of crop infestations before it’s too late.
29 April 2021
The strawberry aphid, Chaetosiphon fragaefolii, can be a serious pest on strawberries, especially those grown in the elevated temperatures under polytunnels
10 February 2021
Find out how to prevent Brown Cap Mushroom Virus, get recommendations on monitoring crops and learn about managing the disease.
7 November 2025
Effective and consistent management of swede midge depends on an integrated pest management (IPM) approach.