Research group calms fears on beet pests

The British Beet Research Organisation says beneficial insects in crops are currently controlling black bean aphids

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Beet cyst nematode, leaf miners, tortoise beetles and black bean aphids are among a mix of pests being found in sugar beet
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Beet cyst nematode, leaf miners, tortoise beetles and black bean aphids are among a mix of pests being found in sugar beet

Beet cyst nematode, leaf miners, tortoise beetles and black bean aphids are among a mix of pests being found in sugar beet, but none are currently at a level to cause concern, says the British Beet Research...

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