Crop protection Sally Drury takes a look at the key factors to consider when dealing with weeds, pests and diseases

摘要

The problem with weeds, pests and diseases on a nursery is that they can result in poor quality, even unsaleable, plants. And that can mean a reduction in already slim profit margins. At their worst they can ruin entire crops, result in an expensive clean-up job and put your business in jeopardy. Clearly, it is important to keep an eye open for weeds, pests and diseases, and to tackle them as early as possible - before they have a chance to build into serious infestations. But it is also important not to panic at the first sign of trouble. Plan the battle carefully and, in the long run, you could save time, money and effort.