Monitoring and developing management strategies for soil insect pests of potatoes

Adult wireworm (click beetle)

Adult wireworm (click beetle)

Report published by Hort Innovation. This is a final research report from Hort Innovation’s historical archives. The content and recommendations within them may be superseded by more recent research.

Soil insects are difficult to detect and can cause blemishes on potatoes that may reduce quality. This report from 2005 sets out guidelines on monitoring soil insects and potential management strategies that could be implemented.

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