Turnip sawfly: biology and control

A major outbreak of turnip sawfly in 2006 resulted in damage to turnips and oilseed rape and led to economic losses in watercress and brassicas grown as baby-leaf salads.

This factsheet will help growers identify turnip sawfly as it details its anatomy and biology in Britain. Guidelines on chemical and cultural control are also given.

Please note this information was last updated in 2010.