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UK: Pest insects infesting lettuce crops

In lettuce crops, the scale of losses due to pests varies considerably depending on the crop and type of infestation, but whole crops may be rejected even if a relatively small proportion of the plants are infested with caterpillars or aphids. Virus transmission by aphids may also lead to considerable losses in yield.

This new AHDB manual takes a closer look at aphids and caterpillars whilst also trying to tackle minor pests such as thrips, wireworms and leatherjackets. Finally the chemical control options are assessed alongside a whole crop IPM strategy.