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Aphids Aphids, of one species or another, are capable of causing significant damage to a number of different fruit crops grown in the UK.
Apple Blossom Weevil Apple Blossom weevil infestations can cause significant crop losses.
Apple Sucker Large populations of Apple sucker nymphs can cause browning of petals and death of heavily attacked buds.
Capsids Capsid infestations can cause potentially severe damage to many different fruit crops.
Codling Moth Codling moth is a widespread pest of apples, and occasionally pears, grown in the UK.
Disease Control Many different diseases threaten the yield, quality and profitability of UK fruit crops.
Pear Sucker Pear sucker infestations have become more common in recent years with some pear orchards carrying large, established populations.
Raspberry Beetle Without adequate control measures, Raspberry beetle damage makes harvested fruit totally unmarketable.
Raspberry Cane Midge Infestation with Raspberry Cane midge causes damage through direct feeding and by secondary fungal infection.
Red Spider Mite Red Spider mite infestations can cause severe damage in terms of fruit yield and quality.
Sawfly Injury by Sawfly caterpillars is caused by burrowing in to the fruit or by foliar feeding.
Tortrix Moths Tortrix moth caterpillars attack apples, pears, plums and strawberries, causing economic damage where they occur.
Weed Control Control of grass weeds and broad-leaved weeds is important in fruit growing enterprises.
Winter Moths Damage by Winter moths results from caterpillars feeding on leaves, flower buds and developing fruitlets.