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Apricot
Prunus armeniaca
A deciduous stone-fruit tree requiring a warm, sheltered site. Aphids, spider mites, scale insects and caterpillars may occur.
Basil
Ocimum basilicum
A tender culinary herb commonly grown indoors and under protection. Aphids, whitefly, thrips, spider mites and sciarid flies may affect plants.
Blackberry
Rubus fruticosus
A perennial cane fruit crop grown commercially and found widely in the wild.
Blackcurrant
Ribes nigrum
A deciduous soft-fruit shrub grown for its dark berries. Potential pests include aphids, mites, caterpillars and spotted-wing drosophila.
Blueberry
Vaccinium corymbosum
An acid-loving soft-fruit crop grown for its berries. Important pests can include aphids, gall midges, mites and spotted-wing drosophila.
Celery
Apium graveolens
An Apiaceae crop grown for its crisp leaf stalks. Celery may be affected by aphids, leafminers, caterpillars and slugs.
Cherry
Prunus avium
A deciduous fruit tree grown for its edible stone fruit. Important pests include cherry blackfly, fruit flies, aphids, mites and caterpillars.
Chilli pepper
Capsicum annuum
A warm-season Capsicum crop grown for pungent fruits. Plants may be affected by aphids, thrips, whitefly and spider mites.
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum × morifolium
A major ornamental flowering crop grown in commercial glasshouses and nurseries.
Citrus
Citrus spp.
A group of evergreen fruit trees including oranges, lemons, limes and mandarins. Common pests include scale insects, mealybugs, aphids, whitefly...
Courgette
Cucurbita pepo
A productive summer cucurbit grown for immature fruits. Aphids, whitefly, spider mites, thrips and slugs may affect plants.
Cucumber
Cucumis sativus
A fast-growing climbing crop widely cultivated under protected conditions for fresh market production.
Cyclamen
Cyclamen persicum
A flowering pot plant widely produced under protection. Cyclamen may be affected by mites, thrips, vine weevil and sciarid flies.
Fig
Ficus carica
A deciduous fruiting shrub or small tree grown outdoors or under protection. Scale insects, spider mites and mealybugs may affect plants.
French bean
Phaseolus vulgaris
A warm-season legume grown for edible pods and seeds. Aphids, whitefly, spider mites, thrips and slugs may occur.
Fuchsia
Fuchsia spp.
A flowering ornamental grown in pots, baskets and gardens. Potential pests include whitefly, aphids, capsid bugs and spider mites.
Garlic
Allium sativum
A bulb-forming Allium grown for culinary use. Thrips, leafminers, mites and soil-dwelling pests may affect plants.
Gooseberry
Ribes uva-crispa
A deciduous soft-fruit shrub grown for its edible berries. Common pest risks include aphids, sawflies, caterpillars, spider mites and scale insects.
Grapevine
Vitis vinifera
A perennial climbing fruit crop grown outdoors and under protection. Grapevines may host mites, scale insects, mealybugs and leaf-feeding caterpillars.
Kiwi
Actinidia deliciosa
A vigorous climbing fruit crop grown in sheltered gardens and commercial systems. Potential pests include mites, scale insects, aphids and vine weevil.
Lettuce
Lactuca sativa
A leafy salad crop produced year-round in outdoor fields and protected environments.
Mint
Mentha spp.
A group of vigorous aromatic herbs grown for culinary use. Aphids, spider mites, thrips, caterpillars and leafhoppers may occur.
Onion
Allium cepa
A widely grown bulb vegetable. Onion thrips, leafminers, wireworms and caterpillars may affect foliage and bulbs.
Parsnip
Pastinaca sativa
A hardy root vegetable grown for its edible taproot. Aphids, leafminers, caterpillars and slugs may affect plants.
Pea
Pisum sativum
A climbing or dwarf legume grown for edible seeds and pods. Aphids, leafminers, caterpillars and slugs may affect plants.
Peach
Prunus persica
A deciduous stone-fruit tree grown outdoors and under protection. Aphids, spider mites, scale insects and caterpillars may affect trees.
Pear
Pyrus communis
A deciduous fruit tree grown for its edible fruit. Pear sucker, aphids, mites, scale insects and caterpillars can affect trees.
Pelargonium
Pelargonium × hortorum
A popular bedding and pot plant commonly called geranium. Whitefly, aphids, thrips, caterpillars and sciarid flies may affect production.
Plum
Prunus domestica
A deciduous stone-fruit tree grown for its edible fruit. Potential pests include aphids, plum moth, scale insects, mites and caterpillars.
Poinsettia
Euphorbia pulcherrima
A seasonal glasshouse ornamental grown for its coloured bracts. Whitefly, sciarid flies, mealybugs and spider mites can affect production.
Potato
Solanum tuberosum
A major food crop grown for its underground tubers. Aphids, caterpillars, wireworms, leafminers and spider mites may affect crop health.
Pumpkin
Cucurbita pepo
A vigorous trailing cucurbit grown for mature fruits. Aphids, whitefly, spider mites, caterpillars and slugs may occur.
Raspberry
Rubus idaeus
A cane fruit crop grown outdoors and under tunnels for fresh fruit production.
Redcurrant
Ribes rubrum
A deciduous soft-fruit shrub grown for its red berries. Potential pests include aphids, mites, caterpillars and spotted-wing drosophila.
Spinach
Spinacia oleracea
A cool-season leafy vegetable grown for its edible leaves. Potential pests include aphids, leafminers, caterpillars and slugs.
Strawberry
Fragaria x ananassa
A perennial fruit crop grown outdoors, under tunnels and in glasshouses for fresh fruit production.
Sweet Pepper
Capsicum annuum
A popular protected crop grown for coloured fruits in commercial glasshouses.
Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum
One of the world’s most widely grown vegetable crops, commonly produced in glasshouses and tunnels.
Broccoli
Brassica oleracea var. italica
A brassica crop grown for its flowering heads and stems. Aphids, whitefly, caterpillars and slugs may affect plants.
Brussels sprout
Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera
A tall brassica crop grown for edible leaf buds. Aphids, whitefly, caterpillars and slugs commonly affect plants.
Cabbage
Brassica oleracea var. capitata
A leafy brassica crop grown for its dense head. Aphids, whitefly, caterpillars, slugs and flea beetles are common risks.
Carrot
Daucus carota subsp. sativus
A root vegetable grown for its edible taproot. Aphids, leafminers, caterpillars and carrot-related sucking pests may occur.
Cauliflower
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
A brassica vegetable grown for its compact flowering curd. Aphids, whitefly, caterpillars and slugs may reduce quality.
Kale
Brassica oleracea var. sabellica
A hardy leafy brassica grown for its edible foliage. Aphids, whitefly, caterpillars and slugs are frequent pest risks.
Leek
Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum
A hardy Allium vegetable cultivated for its blanched stems. Thrips, leafminers and caterpillars are among its important pests.
Nectarine
Prunus persica var. nucipersica
A smooth-skinned form of peach grown for its edible fruit. Potential pests include aphids, mites, scale insects and fruit-feeding caterpillars.
Sweetcorn
Zea mays convar. saccharata
A warm-season cereal crop grown for its sweet immature kernels. Aphids, caterpillars and wireworms can affect plants and roots.