Pests

There are a number of pests that affect the sugar beet crop, with the level of threat often at the mercy of the weather conditions. With climate change we also need to be on the look-out for new pests that could establish in the UK.

24 Overview of sugar beet pests

The BBRO Reference book provides a summary of many crop issues, including most common pests.

23 Jan Beet Moth

22 Sept Cruiser SB use and outcome in 2022

A guide to BCN

It is thought that at least 25% of the growing area in the UK suffers from some level of BCN infection. We are therefore fortunate to have some excellent BCN to...