Pest pressure increase: Ongoing mild weather this autumn is sustaining aphid activity, increasing the risk of BYDV infection for early-sown winter cereals. Reports of high aphid and gout fly pressure across the region suggest that timely insecticide intervention may be required to safeguard crops and minimise yield loss. Clayton Lanark™ provides effective control of aphid... Read more
Checking for the presence of winged aphids in crops especially during periods of warmer weather is vital and gives you time to consider control options if aphids are present. Summer aphid control – staying vigilant Aphids transmit a number of unwanted plant viruses, in fact more damaging plant viruses are transmitted by aphids than any... Read more
Summary of the Aphid Control Update: Winged aphids are active in early July due to recent warm weather. Virus pressure is rising, especially from PVY and PLRV in potatoes. Early detection is vital; regular field assessment is strongly recommended. Act quickly if aphids are found to prevent virus spread. Recommended products include Clayton Sparta and Clayton Lanark,... Read more
Protecting cereal crops from damaging insect pests is essential for achieving consistent yields and preserving grain quality. Clayton Lanark and Clayton Sparta are two lambda-cyhalothrin based insecticides that deliver effective control against a range of key cereal pests, including Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (Aphid Vectors), Summer Aphids, Yellow Cereal Fly, Orange Wheat Blossom Midge, and... Read more
Check for the presence of winged aphids in crops, especially during warmer weather, and consider control options if they are present. Clayton Sparta™ and Clayton Lanark™ control a wide range of aphids in potatoes. Summer aphid control Aphids transmit a number of damaging plant viruses, in fact more damaging plant viruses are transmitted by... Read more
Clayton Plant Protection - Potatoes Product Guide 2024
Check for the presence of winged aphids in crops especially now during warmer weather and consider aphid control options if aphids are present. Clayton Sparta® and Clayton Occupy® both control a wide range of aphids in potatoes. Product focus – Aphid Control Aphids transmit a number of damaging plant viruses and potato crops infected with... Read more