Pests & Diseases
Spot problems early, protect every harvest
Quick, evidence-based guides to identify pests and diseases in UK gardens — with prevention, organic and chemical controls.
All pest & disease guides
11 guides — and growing weekly.
Insect pest
Aphids
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Fungal disease
Early blight
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Fungal disease
Early blight alternaria solani
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Fungal disease
Late blight
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Insect pest
Onion fly
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Fungal disease
Potato blight phytophthora infestans
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Pest & disease
Potato cyst nematode
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Fungal disease
Powdery Mildew
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Fungal disease
Root rot
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Insect pest
Spider mite infestation
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Insect pest
Wireworm
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