Pollen Beetles: Is their bark worse than their bite?

Dr Kate Storer, a research scientist in crop physiology at ADAS, spoke at REAP 2016 about the impact of pollen beetles on crops.

Storer said that pollen beetle resistance to pyrethroid insecticides is now widespread throughout the UK. The insecticide is sometimes applied solely for insurance purposes, but she believes it should be used cautiously to preserve effectiveness. Crop monitoring is the key to avoiding excess spraying, as pollen beetles are rarely abundant enough to warrant treatment.