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A Case Study: Neath Golf Club

A Case Study: Biological control of leatherjackets at Neath Golf Club Set on the hills overlooking the coast of South Wales sits Neath Golf Club. In late-2018, their golf course suffered from an overwhelming infestation of leatherjackets. Dying grass exposed rough soil as badgers tore up the turf for a tasty meal, which meant parts of the course simply became unplayable. Neath needed a solution. Chemical controls for turf pests have been phased out which has left many course managers searching...

3 Reasons to Use Biopesticides in Agriculture

3 Reasons to Use Biopesticides in Agriculture There are many elements that the farming industry has to battle with to grow healthy crops, from irrigation and bad weather to ever changing markets and demands. There is, however, one thing they can control; how to tackle pests and diseases destroying their produce. Managing pests is a large part of the agricultural industry, and it is vital to get it right; quality and quantity of harvests will suffer if pests aren’t properly managed. There...