United Kingdom Information Product Development Technical Reference Sugar Beet Pests and Diseases Beet Cyst Nematode What Should I do if I Think I Have a BCN Problem?

What Should I do if I Think I Have a BCN Problem?

1 - Consult your British Sugar Area Manager, agronomist or KWS UK technical representative
2 - Monitor this year's crops carefully - look for beet sickness and cysts on the roots.
3 - Confirm levels of the pest by having soils tested - in similar fields due to come into beet next year.
4 - Consider growing units of tolerant varieties in infested fields. If you feel unsure, grow the tolerant technology alongside your current variety selection.

 

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