Fewer pests due to cold weather in May and June but also less fruit and birds
A leading entomologist and insect pheromone expert says the late Spring cold spell could have many knock on effects for wildlife and agriculture. Dr Sam … Read More
Category Archives: Pest News
New sticky moth trap will help in the fight against moth damage
Following two years of testing, International Pheromone Systems will soon be launching a new product that will help both commercial pest controllers and homeowners to … Read More
New research will have major benefits for identifying and managing devastating pest insects around the world
Technology that was first used to distinguish healthy tissues from cancerous ones in humans has been successfully used to identify insects. Every year insect pests … Read More
International Dark Sky Week
We bet that many of you did not know that it is International Dark Sky Week until the 12th April. It is an annual event … Read More
The search is on for effective alternatives!
Neonicotinoids are the most widely used insecticides globally – used on most fruit and vegetables, including apples, cherries, peaches, oranges, berries, leafy greens, tomatoes, and … Read More
Monitoring of Insect Pests in Grain Storage
Stored grain of any kind is susceptible to insect attack. and these infestations can destroy significant quantities of stored food, especially during long-term storage. There … Read More
Time to go organic!
Pesticides vary in their effects on bees. Contact pesticides are sprayed on plants and can kill bees when they crawl over sprayed surfaces or other … Read More
Too Many Holes!
The number of webbing clothes moths (Tineola bisselliella) in Britain doubled in five years, according to a 2017 study by English Heritage. Moth enquiries have … Read More