Contents tagged with sawfly

7 October 2022

Turnip yellows virus (TuYV), is spread by aphids, mostly the peach–potato aphid (Myzus persicae). The virus can dramatically reduce yields, especially when plants are infected early in the growing season. It is well established in Europe, and is especially common in areas of intensive brassica production in UK. 

9 August 2022

Find out how blackcurrant sawfly damages blackcurrant bushes and research to develop a sex pheromone monitoring trap for the pest

9 August 2022

These pages summarise the recommendations made following the completion of research, which aimed to develop improved management methods for pollination, Botrytis, blackcurrant leaf midge and blackcurrant sawfly in commercial blackcurrants.

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