<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Horticulture Week: Latest Pests &amp; diseases News</title><link>http://www.hortweek.com/</link><lastBuildDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:00:59 GMT</lastBuildDate><language>en</language><copyright>Haymarket © 1957 – 2009</copyright><item><guid>http://www.hortweek.com/news/rss/Search:+pests-diseases/989105/Pest---Disease-Alert-Phytophthora-Ramorum/</guid><title><![CDATA[Pest &amp; Disease Alert: Phytophthora Ramorum]]></title><link>http://www.hortweek.com/news/rss/Search:+pests-diseases/989105/Pest---Disease-Alert-Phytophthora-Ramorum/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Two outbreaks of Phytophthora Ramorum, or "sudden oak death', have been identified in Cornwall.]]></description></item><item><guid>http://www.hortweek.com/news/rss/Search:+pests-diseases/989082/Transcend-offers-better-apple-scab-control/</guid><title><![CDATA[Transcend offers better apple scab control]]></title><link>http://www.hortweek.com/news/rss/Search:+pests-diseases/989082/Transcend-offers-better-apple-scab-control/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Improved apple scab control has been achieved with the help of a special adjuvant in an Agrovista trial. Transcend has the ability to ensure that fungicides reach leaf surfaces early in the season when the leaves are still very small and hairy and very prone to infection.]]></description></item><item><guid>http://www.hortweek.com/news/rss/Search:+pests-diseases/989088/New-approvals-extensions-insecticides/</guid><title><![CDATA[New approvals and extensions for insecticides]]></title><link>http://www.hortweek.com/news/rss/Search:+pests-diseases/989088/New-approvals-extensions-insecticides/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A label extension for the insecticides Sumi-Alpha and Sven means the products, traditionally used on wheat and barley, can now be used on a range of horticultural crops.]]></description></item><item><guid>http://www.hortweek.com/news/rss/Search:+pests-diseases/988883/Defra-approves-use-jumping-plant-lice-battle-Japanese-knotweed/</guid><title><![CDATA[Defra approves use of 'jumping plant lice' to battle Japanese knotweed]]></title><link>http://www.hortweek.com/news/rss/Search:+pests-diseases/988883/Defra-approves-use-jumping-plant-lice-battle-Japanese-knotweed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Wildlife Minister Huw Irranca-Davies has given the go-ahead today for the release of an insect, called a psyllid, to stop the spread of Japanese Knotweed.]]></description></item><item><guid>http://www.hortweek.com/news/rss/Search:+pests-diseases/988642/Natural-controls-algae-available-ahead-Dichlobenil-withdrawal/</guid><title><![CDATA[Natural controls for algae available ahead of Dichlobenil withdrawal]]></title><link>http://www.hortweek.com/news/rss/Search:+pests-diseases/988642/Natural-controls-algae-available-ahead-Dichlobenil-withdrawal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:23:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The last remaining biocide to control rooted submerged plants -- Dichlobenil will be withdrawn on 18 March.]]></description></item><item><guid>http://www.hortweek.com/news/rss/Search:+pests-diseases/987938/Predatory-beetle-may-control-pear-suckers/</guid><title><![CDATA[Predatory beetle may control pear suckers]]></title><link>http://www.hortweek.com/news/rss/Search:+pests-diseases/987938/Predatory-beetle-may-control-pear-suckers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Experts are close to making a breakthrough to help combat the pear sucker - one of the most devastating of all the fruit pests.]]></description></item><item><guid>http://www.hortweek.com/news/rss/Search:+pests-diseases/988283/Growing-Media-Association-deny-Legionnaires-disease-compost-link/</guid><title><![CDATA[Growing Media Association deny Legionnaires' disease and compost link]]></title><link>http://www.hortweek.com/news/rss/Search:+pests-diseases/988283/Growing-Media-Association-deny-Legionnaires-disease-compost-link/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Growing Media Association says there is no "causal link" between the deadly Legionella longbeachae and potting compost, following three alleged cases of Legionnaires' disease caused by compost in Scotland. The GMA said: "It should be noted that no causal link has been irrefutably established and the microbe is also known to be native to freshwater environments.  The microbe can be found in soil, compost heaps and water inside and outside the home. Over the past 10 years the UK public...]]></description></item><item><guid>http://www.hortweek.com/news/rss/Search:+pests-diseases/987890/Tree-disease-bio-security-examined-experts-woodland-conference/</guid><title><![CDATA[Tree disease and bio-security to be examined by experts at woodland conference]]></title><link>http://www.hortweek.com/news/rss/Search:+pests-diseases/987890/Tree-disease-bio-security-examined-experts-woodland-conference/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The head of the Forestry Commission's Plant Health Service is among speakers who will address a conference to raise awareness of tree diseases and pests, and their implications and management.]]></description></item><item><guid>http://www.hortweek.com/news/rss/Search:+pests-diseases/986504/Scientists-step-closer-tackling-aphids/</guid><title><![CDATA[Scientists come step closer to tackling aphids]]></title><link>http://www.hortweek.com/news/rss/Search:+pests-diseases/986504/Scientists-step-closer-tackling-aphids/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A breakthrough in the study of aphid reproduction has moved scientists one step closer to stamping out pest problems.]]></description></item><item><guid>http://www.hortweek.com/news/rss/Search:+pests-diseases/985722/Consultation-launched-new-pesticide-laws/</guid><title><![CDATA[Consultation launched on new pesticide laws]]></title><link>http://www.hortweek.com/news/rss/Search:+pests-diseases/985722/Consultation-launched-new-pesticide-laws/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The British Crop Protection Council issued its warnings as the Chemicals Regulation Directorate launched a consultation for Defra on new pesticide laws.]]></description></item></channel></rss>
