News
2017.02.28 |
Keeping an eye on the fly
European researchers are joining forces to develop a new and more efficient method for monitoring the fruit fly Drosophila suzukii.
2017.02.22 |
Decision-making tools tailor-made to local conditions are underway
European scientists will develop improved decision support tools that can help optimize disease control in the Nordic-Baltic region.
2017.02.21 |
Getting to the root of root flies
Scientists from eight European countries are collaborating on improving the management of root flies in outdoor vegetables.
2017.02.13 |
Pulling on all strings can help control pests in apple orchards
An apple a day keeps the doctor away – but how do you keep pests away from apples? Researchers are taking a holistic approach to controlling pests in a new European project spanning five different countries.
2017.02.09 |
Environmentally-friendly pest control strategies need to be aligned with each other
If used in the wrong combination, environmentally and health-friendly pest control strategies might actually increase crop pest populations. A new European research project will put this counter-intuitive idea to the test.
2017.02.09 |
Tiny, shiny assistants may help farmers combat weeds
Some beetles prey on seeds from weeds. Promoting good environmental conditions for these beetles may be a way to reduce the use of herbicides.