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Flythrive Project (Hoverflies for aphid control)

09 Jul 2025
Niab Tour Meeting Point near Niab stand

With few conventional aphicides left to control aphids in soft fruit crops, reliable alternative natural control methods are desperately required. Previous studies have shown that hoverflies can make a significant contribution to aphid control under protection with a single larva able to consume hundreds of aphids. Find out how this Innovate UK project is testing and developing bespoke native hoverfly species blends to control key aphid pests.

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