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Gout fly management in spring cereals

Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board

Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board · 2025

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Summary

This AHDB advisory synthesises current knowledge on gout fly (Chlorops pumilionis) management in UK spring cereals, reflecting industry consensus on pest identification, monitoring and control strategies. The guidance is intended to standardise decision-support approaches and support informed farm-level management of this economically significant cereal pest.

Regional applicability

Directly applicable to United Kingdom spring cereal production. The advisory is designed specifically for UK growing conditions, agronomic practices and current industry management consensus.

Key measures

Gout fly identification criteria, monitoring protocols, integrated pest management recommendations

Outcomes reported

The advisory consolidates identification, monitoring and integrated control guidance for gout fly (Chlorops pumilionis) in UK spring cereals. It synthesises existing scientific and practical knowledge to support farm-level pest management decision-making.

Theme
Farming systems, soils & land use
Subject
Arable cropping systems
Study type
Guideline
Study design
Industry advisory / knowledge synthesis
Source type
Industry/policy report
Status
Published
Geography
United Kingdom
System type
Arable cereals
Catalogue ID
IRmqgglw22-598005

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