Positive news for farmers affected by lined click beetle
Positive news for farmers affected by lined click beetle A new, highly effective lure has been developed by International Pheromone Systems that can help farmers … Read More
Category Archives: Pest News
More effective product now available to help with fruit fly menace
Scientists in Cheshire have developed a new attractant to help monitor a serious economic pest of soft fruits including grapes, plums, cherries, currants, strawberries, raspberries … Read More
Andrew McDougall joins Pest Research Hub team
Andrew McDougall joins Pest Research Hub team Cheshire-based International Pheromone Systems has strengthened its research capabilities with the appointment of a Laboratory Coordinator. Andrew McDougall … Read More
Synthetic beetle pheromone could help ash tree devastation
Scientists develop synthetic sex pheromone to fool voracious ash beetle Tricking a beetle that is devastating ash trees in many parts of the world into … Read More
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
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