Alyssum companion plants to improve thrips control in strawberries

A novel approach to thrips management in strawberries is being investigated through the use of alyssum companion plants to support biological control. The trial, managed by ADAS in a commercial strawberry crop in the UK, is evaluating whether alyssum can enhance the effectiveness of natural enemies used to control thrips. Thrips are a major pest […]

IPM Decision Support Systems

A novel approach discussed within integrated pest management (IPM) is the use of Decision Support Systems (DSS) for aphid detection in arable crops. These tools have the potential to support earlier detection of Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV), reduce the frequency of spray applications, and provide a more localised understanding of BYDV prevalence across the […]